Any other natural remedies I could try?

Re: Any other natural remedies I could try?

• slmayer1981

  January 2012

  Eat oatmeal- the old fashion kind. I've also heard that brewers yeast increases supply. I mix the flakes with a glass of OJ. It still tastes nasty but is much better than mixing it with water. There's also recipes online for lactation cookies, which is probably the only thing I haven't tried yet and I'm not sure what's in them.

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• tangerine1126

  January 2012

  I haven't tried to increase my supply but I have some herbal tea ("Milkmaid Tea" from earthmamaangelbaby.com) on hand that is supposed to increase supply. I had one cup to try it, I liked it (I added honey and lemon). It might be worth a try. I'd also google methods and foods increase lactation supply. Good luck!

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• Holly_1007 member

  January 2012

  make sure you are drinking plenty of water and eating plenty of health foods.  pumping frequently can also help, you should pump until your breasts are empty and then an additional 5 minutes, and then try hand expressing when you are done pumping.

   mothers milk tea helps increase lactation, as well as herbs such as blessed thistle, fenugreek, goats rue.

  make sure your pump fits your nipples correctly for accurate production. 

  getting baby to nurse as frequently as possible is your best bet at increasing supply

                         
                        
  
  

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• kittynik3

  January 2012

  All I was eating was Oatmeal when he was born and it doesnt seem to work anymore.  I made the the mothers cookies for myself all the time.  The teas, water and herbs are not making a difference. Apricots, greens and asparagus are kinda helping. I will just keep pumping more often... Thanks

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