Hi I am wondering if any of you can suggest a food or drinks that is good for lactating mothers? i.e increase milk production, gives good benefits to baby, etc.
You should XP this on the BFing board, it's a busy board and the girls have tons of information over there.
Basically just eating a healthy balanced diet should provide you and your baby with everything. Eating a bowl of oatmeal a day is supposed to increase production.
but the most important thing is 1) eating plenty of healthy food (lots of protein), and 2) drink A TON of water, and 3) continue taking your PNV
I remember the first couple of months after DS was born, I was hungry all.day.long. I was eating every 2 hours during the day and I was starving when the 2 hours was up! I had a lot of protein foods - trail mixes, nuts, hummus, hard-boiled eggs, cheese, yogurt. And I drank water nonstop.
TTC since 10/2008 RE consult 6/2010 Dx:Unexplaied IF
Failed multiple cycles of Clomid+TI and Clomid+IUI
In-law family is from El Salvador and strongly believe in chocolate helping supply. Also you can Google a few recipes for cookies that are supposed for help, but most I've seen are just oatmeal with chocolate chips. And you can try Mothers Milk tea... I didn't try any of these personality because I had no problem producing, but I have some friends/family who live by these things.
Eating a balanced diet and ensuring you're consuming enough calories - milk production takes an extra 500-800 calories/day. Drink to thirst, and eat healthy are the two best things. Also, make sure you get as much rest as possible with a newborn. Let others help with cleaning/cooking.
Re: food for lactating moms
You should XP this on the BFing board, it's a busy board and the girls have tons of information over there.
Basically just eating a healthy balanced diet should provide you and your baby with everything. Eating a bowl of oatmeal a day is supposed to increase production.
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Oatmeal is supposed to boost milk production.
but the most important thing is 1) eating plenty of healthy food (lots of protein), and 2) drink A TON of water, and 3) continue taking your PNV
I remember the first couple of months after DS was born, I was hungry all.day.long. I was eating every 2 hours during the day and I was starving when the 2 hours was up! I had a lot of protein foods - trail mixes, nuts, hummus, hard-boiled eggs, cheese, yogurt. And I drank water nonstop.
Failed multiple cycles of Clomid+TI and Clomid+IUI
3/2011 inj+IUI #1 BFP. 4/2011 missed m/c.
Fall 2011 inj+IUI #2&3 BFN
Jan/Feb 2012 IVF#1 BFP 2/23 EDD 10/31/2012 ~~~ Halloween ~~~
Our IVF miracle, Baby Boy M, arrived on 11/8/2012!