With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies to Improve Milk Production
Many nursing mothers may experience a reduction in milk supply at certain time. The breast milk production is one of the complex processes of the body that can be affected by numerous factors like food, stress, sleep and supplements.
The breast milk is secreted from a gland called mammalian gland. The best and safe way to provide nutrition and minerals into the baby's body is via breast milk. Nonetheless it also improves the immune system, bowel movement and intestinal infection of the baby.
Causes for low Milk production
The main reasons behind low milk production are listed below:
- Improper food
- Excessive intake of coffee and tea and alcohol
- Stress
- Lack of rest and sleep
- Stress
- Lack of fluid intake
Some of the natural way to improve the milk production is by following some simple and effective home remedies for low milk production.
Home Remedies to improve milk production by increased breast stimulation
- It is observed and also proved that the more the baby nurses, the more becomes the supply of breast milk. Allow the baby to suckle throughout the day for instance like every one hour of two hours.
- Another alternate used in the increase production of breast milk is to use a breast pump which can be used in between nursing.
Home Remedies to improve milk production by fluids and oatmeal
- Insufficient liquid may also result in low milk production. Therefore increase the intake of fluid and also keep a tract of the amount of liquid you drink. Try drinking a glass of warm water while nursing your baby.
- It has been suggested by most new moms that adding oatmeal to the diet helps to increase the milk production. Steel cut oatmeal is among the most effective which is easily available in the health store.
Home Remedies to improve milk production using fenugreek
- A common herb to increase the milk production is the fenugreek seeds. This is beneficial for both short term and long term problem related to shortage of milk production. Other types of herbs that are known to improve the milk production are listed below:
- Goat's rue
- Milk thistle
- Hops
- Alfalfa
- Fennel and barley water can also be very good to increase the milk production.
- Blessed thistle leaves
- Borage leaves
- Anise
Home Remedies to improve milk production using carrots, green peas and sweet potatoes
- One of the simple home remedies to improve milk production is including a healthy diet which includes many fresh vegetables like carrots, green peas and also leafy vegetables. You can either cook them or use them to prepare salads. This will go a long way to boost your milk production.
- An herb called anises not only has the property to enhance the flavor of the food but also is known to increase milk production.
- Another old method to increase the milk production is to have cumin powder which should be taken just after dinner.
Home Remedies to improve milk production using barley and fennel seeds
- Another method to improve milk production is prepared from barley which is boiled along fennel seeds.
- The fennel seeds should be first crushed and then taken with water that is boiled. This is another effective method for nursing mothers.
- Unripe papaya when taken frequently also increases the milk production.
- A diet rich in protein is also effective to increase the production of milk. Food rich in vitamins and minerals are also effective to improve the milk production.
Apart from these home remedies to improve milk production it is also helpful to massage the breast which will help to get rid of the pain a common problem suffered by most nursing mothers. You can use almond oil to massage the breast that will also improve the blood circulation. Bitter gourd can also be used to kill the germs and is effective if used with lemon juice. Alcohol and caffeine food items should be completely avoided.
A little exercise like movement of the arms can also ease the flow of milk and prevent any kind of blockage. Changing the position of the child while feeding may also help to improve the production. You can also use a hot towel which should be kept on the breast before breastfeeding the child.
In addition to all the methods and techniques, the mother should have a proper sleep and rest and remain relaxed while nursing her child. Also avoid oily and excess of spicy food which will be quite helpful during the first few weeks of lactation. Supplements should also be avoided as this may cause the baby to be full and this may make the baby to nurse less and ultimately decrease the production of milk.
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