Many new moms think that they have a low milk supply when in fact nothing is wrong.
Here are some galactogouges that help increase breast milk naturally-
1. RAGI: Ragi contains a large amount of calcium and vitamin D. It helps in strengthening the bones & maintains bone health.
Ragi improves the hemoglobin levels in lactating mothers. It enhances the breast milk with amino acids, calcium and iron.
It contains high dietary fiber content which helps in digestion. It also contains Tryptophan, which is an amino acid which helps in curbing your appetite.
2. SESAME SEEDS (TIL): It is rich in source of calcium, Minerals, and omega 6 fatty acid. The active ingredient of sesame seed increases the production of milk in the lactating or nursing mother.
3. SHATAVARI: During the postpartum period, hormones are fluctuating, especially while breastfeeding.
Shatavari can help bring hormones back into balance. This helps in reducing stress to increasing milk supply postpartum by increasing prolactin levels.
4. FENNEL SEEDS: Believed to increase lactation and aid digestion and prevent colic. The reason that fennel is considered to be one is that it has phytoestrogens, which is similar to the oestrogen hormone that is naturally formed by the human body.
5. GOND/EDIBLE GUM: Gond Ke laddoo are a big-time milk booster for new moms and are made with the nutritious mixture of desi ghee, sugar, raisins, and chunks of nuts and dry fruits adds extra calories required by breastfeeding mothers to attain proper nutrients. They also help in uterus contraction and hormone balance.
6. FENUGREEK / METHI SEEDS: It contains phytoestrogen, which is similar to the female hormone oestrogen, which stimulates the breast milk ducts to grow.
Fenugreek also contains a compound called diosgenin which increases milk flow in lactating women.
