"Lactogenic foods" refers to food items that can increase or enhance the production of breast milk in lactating mothers.
Full definition
According to Belly Belly, oats are a
common lactogenic food, or galactagogue, that are known to impact the milk - making hormones produced by the pituitary gland.
As well as providing ways of using foods and herbs to promote health, the author offers recipes for basic whole food cooking as well as recipes
for lactogenic foods — which is just a fancy way of saying foods good for helping a body make milk!
If you have a large intake
of lactogenic foods and nurse or express regularly then this may cause over production.
, I tried herbs, teas, oatmeal,
lactogenic foods, domperidone, drank water like crazy, read every online resource on breastfeeding I could find, tried a supplemental feeder and consulted LC's and nurses for help.
Lactogenic foods may be a great way to help give you an extra boost.
Lactogenic foods are foods that help to increase milk supply.
Once you reach a point that you feel comfortable with, begin to cut back on how much of
the lactogenic foods you're eating.
Nuts are well - known
lactogenic foods, and almonds are some of the healthiest out there!
You can also start
some lactogenic foods and herbs to help increase supply.
Lactation consultants will tell you that oatmeal is
a lactogenic food, meaning that it helps increase milk supply.
This guide includes natural methods to increase breast milk supply,
lactogenic foods & herbs, tips for gentle weaning for when the time comes, and more.
I guess the questions to ask is how often is mom pumping, has she tried
any lactogenic foods and herbs, is she taking any prescription medication and does baby breastfeed at all.
Being a pharmacist, I appreciate all of the research you have done over the years and fully understand the hormonal mechanisms of
lactogenic foods.
Lactogenic foods are typically easy to add to your diet, and don't have many side effects.
The safest ways to increase your milk supply are to try the actions listed above and add
some lactogenic foods to your daily diet.
Brown rice is
another lactogenic food.
Some foods are said to be great milk supply boosters or
lactogenic foods.