29/05/2023
FOUR FOODS TO EAT TO INCREASE BREAST MILK PRODUCTION; WATER, CARROTS, OATS and SPINACH.
WATER: While breastfeeding you are producing a fluid on top of the normal bodily fluids that such as sweating.
OATS: is well known for its milk supply boosting properties. It is also a comfort food that will help you to relax and will increase oxytocin (a hormone involved in milk production) release in your body.
SPINACH: Your total energy, vitamin and mineral needs are increased when you breastfeed. To assist you in meeting increase vitamin and mineral requirements, spinach is a good source of calcium, iron, Vitamin K, A, and folic acid.
CARROTS: well known galactagogue (a food that promotes milk production) that also contains phytoestrogens. Carrots are high in beta-carotene and Vitamin A. Carrot juice is particularly good for breastfeeding moms and drinking a cup of carrot juice just before lunch may increase your afternoon breast milk supply.
