By Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Chief In- House Doctor
BAMS, DHA, DHHCM, DHBTC | 30+ Years of Experience
By consuming the right kind of breast milk enhancing foods, new mothers can increase lactation. Women should eat leafy greens like spinach and kale along with lactogenic spices such as fenugreek and cumin seeds. Consume a bowl of papaya and watermelon daily for their hydrating properties to boost breast milk.
Pumpkin Spice Lactation Smoothie
Create this warm smoothie, blend it with pumpkin puree, and add flaxseed and oats for that real feeling of autumn. Filled with Vitamin A and Vitamin C, blend this smoothie with milk or yoghurt for a filling drink during breastfeeding.
Oatmeal and Porridge
Oat and porridge, more so for a breastfeeding momma, should be a staple in your breakfast. Rich in iron and rich in fibrous content, they provide all-day energy levels. Soak some oats in water or milk and cook them. Top with fruits of your choice for that extra nutrition for enhanced lactation.
Ginger Root
Ginger is a versatile ingredient that holds lactation-promoting properties. The herb’s roots help in lowering inflammation and improving digestion, which indirectly boosts breast milk production. So, add fresh ginger to your meals by grating it into teas, stir-fries or smoothies.
Papaya
Papaya is known for its hydrating properties and high content of vitamins A, C and E, making it a food that boosts breast milk supply. As a tropical fruit, it is packed with enzymes such as papain, which improves digestion and supports nutrient absorption. As breast milk improves foods, enjoy papaya fresh or blend it into smoothies to boost lactation in new mothers.
Barley
As one of the most nutritious whole grains, it also makes it to the list of breast milk inducing foods. High in fibre, vitamins and iron, it helps in easy digestion and makes postpartum recovery easier. Cook barley into soups, stews, or salads and have a full and wholesome meal that keeps up your milk supply.
Garlic
Then there is garlic—a known galactagogue, one of those known breastfeeding-boosting foods due to its compound, which acts to stimulate milk production. Add this into savoury dishes, soups, curries, or even preferably, with roasted vegetables, to get more lactation going in a breastfeeding mom.
Green Lactation Smoothie
One of the foods that increase breast milk supply is a Green Lactation Smoothie, including a variety of super ingredients such as spinach, kale, and spirulina. These leafy greens are high in vitamins: A, D, and K for lactation. Blend with fruits such as bananas or berries and milk or yoghurt for a refreshing, healthier smoothie that will keep you pumping out breast milk.
Nursing Omelet
Start your day with an omelette, as it happens to be one of the very few Food items that enhance lactation, second only to some healthy protein and other vital nutrients fabulous for making breast milk. Add some veggies to your omelette really to boost its fibre content and antioxidants. Cook it in a little olive oil to add healthy fats and flavour. It could be, you see, that this is a full and healthy breakfast: sufficient breast milk will be obtained daily.
Other Tips for Healthy Lactation
For healthy lactation, you need to have a balanced diet, aim to drink 8 glasses of water, get quality sleep of at least 8 hours and practice stress-relieving exercises or yoga asanas. Not followed by many, but you should also maintain a comfortable breastfeeding environment for nursing sessions, which also boosts breast milk supply. Once a woman’s body and mind is nourished, they can gently continue the beautiful journey of breastfeeding.
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FAQs
What foods help produce breast milk fast?
Consume nutrient-rich and breast milk enhancing foods like oats, fenugreek and leafy greens, which will increase lactation in breastfeeding mothers.
How can I increase my breast milk quickly?
Stay hydrated, do regular nursing or pumping sessions as well as incorporate breastfeeding boosting foods to boost lactation in new mothers.
Which food is rich in breast milk?
Let breastfeeding mothers eat almonds, oats, salmon, leafy greens and chickpeas to increase breast milk supply.
Which fruits increase breast milk?
Have a plate of papaya, berries, watermelon and apricots to boost lactation in breastfeeding mothers.
Dr. Surya Bhagwati
BAMS (Ayurveda), DHA (Hospital Admin), DHHCM (Health Management), DHBTC (Herbal Beauty and Cosmetology)
Dr. Surya Bhagwati is an established, well-known Ayurvedic expert with over 30 years of experience in treating and consulting in the field of Ayurveda. She is known for the timely, efficient, and patient-centred delivery of quality health care. The patients under her care receive a unique holistic treatment comprising not only medicinal treatment but also spiritual empowerment.