I wanted a natural way to increase milk production and I looked into different foods that I could eat or drink that were delicious. I came up with this list of great things to add to your diet for nursing moms. These items would also make great home-from-the-hospital gift baskets!
{1} Oatmeal
Good Source of Iron. I love to eat oatmeal for breakfast with fruit, or you can make my granola for snacks.
{2} Beer
Helps relax the Mom so you can letdown more easily Also the barley and hops stimulates prolactin production.
{3} Dark Greens
The minerals, vitamins, and phytoestrogen support prolactin production in greens. I love to make smoothies out of them or use them in cooking. You can try my coconut kale rice.
{4} Black Licorice
The anise in black licorice is a phytoestrogen. Anise is also said to reduce colic in breast fed infants. Not everyone is a black licorice fan, but I LOVE it (sadly, it contains wheat so I can't eat it anymore)
{5} Nuts & Seeds
Almonds, Cashews and sesame seeds are said to help produce breast milk. They are also a great source of protein and minerals.
{6} Nursing Cookies
There are several brands of nursing cookies out there. I LOVE the Yummy Mummy brand. Nursing cookies contain different herbs and foods that help stimulate milk production. And seriously, who doesn't like cookies!
{7} Nursing Tea
Nursing tea is a great way to relax and drink some herbs that promote lactation. They usually contain herbs like fennel, fenugreek, anise, raspberry leaf and nettles.
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