Fenugreek and Breastfeeding

by Rachel

Most mothers will go out of their way to find ways on how to increase their milk supply to benefit their baby. Some mothers who have difficulty in producing breast milk will need all the food supplements that they can get in order to make sure that they are producing milk well enough for their baby.

One of most common herb known to man to increase breast milk supply is fenugreek. Studies show that fenugreek can increase a mother’s milk supply as fast as 36 to 72 hours after taking the first herb. Although scientists don’t know for certain what is in fenugreek that increases milk production, it has been thought of that this herb increases sweat production. Breasts are made up of sweat glands so taking fenugreek will make the breasts swell, producing more milk.

Fenugreek is available in capsule form or teas which can be purchased in leading nutrition stores and supermarkets.

A word of caution though, some women who used fenugreek had complained of asthma and lower sugar levels. So before you use this herb, you have to seek a stamp of approval from your doctor.

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Need more milk? Ways on How to Increase your Milk Supply

by Rachel

As a mother, it is unavoidable that there will come a time when you will think to yourself, is my baby getting enough milk? More is always better and when it comes to breast milk, the more milk your baby gets from you, the better it is going to be for his health.

Whenever a mother worries about her milk supply, she entertains the thoughts of switching to other alternatives like formula milk, which is not so good too early on in your baby’s life.

If you want to increase your milk supply, you can try to do the following tips:

  • Eat healthy and drink plenty of fluids. Make sure that you are hydrated all the time and are drinking 6-8 glasses of water everyday. Stay away from foods which are high in cholesterol and fat.
  • Try to switch between both breasts when feeding. This will make sure that you are giving more supply to your baby rather than using just one breast.
  • Massage your breasts gently when you are nursing, this will you to produce more milk.
  • The best pump that you can use if you want to increase your milk supply is to use a hospital breast pump for a few days. This is an expensive pump, but it is the kind that has the best quality.
  • Take food supplements which can help you in breastfeeding. Supplements like Red Raspberry and Blessed Thistle can help you increase your milk production. Before you go out and use these, it is best that you consult your doctor first before you try these out.
  • Try to avoid using pacifiers or bottles. Your baby’s feeding cycle will be affected if you switch to these devices.

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