The average mother does not
need galactagogues to increase or maintain supply.
Not exact matches
Boobie Bars ® contain our proprietary Boobie Blend ™, and these natural
galactagogues need to build up in your system over time for you to see optimal results.
Further research is
needed in these areas, and certainly,
galactagogues (milk increasing preparations) should be managed with the assistance of a lactation expert.
If the usual methods have not proven sufficient and you feel that a
galactagogue is
needed, keep these things in mind:
A healthy breastfeeding diet requires specific food groups that
need to be consumed, specifically
galactagogues or in simple terms, foods that increase milk production.
Other mothers find that they are able to breastfeed and provide most of what their babies
need, perhaps with the support of
galactagogue (milk - making) herbs or medications, and only
need to offer supplements, either at the breast or via bottle, once or twice each day.
There are different categories of
galactagogues — and many choices in each category depending on your individual
needs.
Violand also wants to make sure you're eating and drinking enough — you
need a protein - rich snack every two hours when nursing — and suggests trying some
galactagogues to boot.
Other mothers find that they are able to breastfeed and provide most of what their babies
need, perhaps with the support of
galactagogue (milk - making) herbs or medications, and that they only
need to offer supplements, either at the breast or via bottle, once or twice each day.
The use of
galactagogues, a product to help increase milk supply, is not usually
needed for most women.
For other women, frequent pumping in addition to
galactagogues will be
needed to build back a healthy milk supply that will meet the nutritional
needs of your baby.
Remember, to get the best results you
need to continue to stimulate the breasts by breastfeeding or pumping often while you're using herbal
galactagogues.