The experience of breastfeeding is special for many reasons! It develops the joyful bonding between the mother and the baby and holds lots of health benefits for both. It is the primary source of nourishment to a newborn before the baby is
able to eat other foods. Mother's milk is light and easy to digest &
provides protection to the baby against infections and aids in healthy mental &
physical development.
But at times, mothers face the problem of low breast milk production. This may
be due to stress, inadequate sleep or rest, unhealthy diet, intake of excess
coffee, tea or alcohol, etc. However, certain food supplements and herbs are known
to assist breast milk production without any side effects.
Find here some beneficial
natural kitchen remedies to improve milk production in lactating mothers.
- To improve lactation, nursing mothers can try this remedy. Boil about 150 g of drumstick leaves in water with salt. Drain the water and eat the leaves with clarified butter.
- Add 2 tsp of fennel seeds to 200 ml of boiling water. Cover and let it stand for 15-20 minutes. A cup of strained water can be administered to nursing mother thrice daily with honey.
- Boil 8-10 crushed basil leaves in a cup of water & simmer for 5-10 minutes. Sieve and add honey or sugar to taste. Breastfeeding mothers should have 1-2 cups daily.
- Consuming about 1-2 g of fenugreek twice daily is beneficial in enhancing milk in nursing mothers.
- Soak ½ cup of barley grains overnight. Next morning, boil the same in ½ liter of water with a tsp of fennel seeds. Simmer for 10 minutes on low flame, remove and allow it to stand for another 10 minutes. Strain and drink the water with a tsp honey all through the day.
- Including garlic in diet daily is said to be beneficial in boosting milk production in feeding mothers. Another remedy is to add finely grate 2-3 garlic cloves in a cup of water till water is reduced to ¼. Now, boil the same in a glass of milk & simmer. Add honey to taste & administer the same to nursing mother.
- Roast about 200 g of dalia / crushed wheat till they turn brownish & aromatic. Boil about ½ l of water in a pressure cooker & transfer dalia with added ¼ tsp turmeric powder & salt to taste. Cover the lid and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. Open the lid after 5 minutes. Serve with hot milk and added sugar.
- Boil a tbsp each of carom & fennel seeds in a liter of water. Cook the mixture for another 10 minutes and strain. To stimulate milk flow, sip this water throughout the day.
- Eating a bowl of oatmeal with milk twice daily is helpful in the breast milk production.
- Soak 4-5 almonds overnight & grind them with some black pepper to make a paste. Heat about ½ tsp of clarified butter in a pan & fry the paste till it turns golden brown. Now, add a glass of milk to the paste and stir. Bring mixture to boil and drink hot with sugar.
- Boil a tbsp of cumin seeds and let the mixture stand for another 15 minutes. Take sips of this drink all through the day.
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