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Foods Good For Lactating Mothers

There are certain foods that increase breast milk. Adding them to your diet helps during the lactating stage. Read on...

Nursing mothers do get confused about what to eat in that stage. Well, it is not so complicated. Firstly, eating healthy foods is important and then eating foods that stimulate lactation can help.

Some foods increase the milk production and supply. They help a mother provide nutritious milk to the baby. Actually, breast feeding stimulates milk production.

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When the supply is over, the body gets a natural signal to produce more through the food intake. So, keep feeding the baby on regular intervals and also include some healthy foods to your diet. Consult your doctor before trying out these foods...

Salmon

Salmon

Salmon offers omega 3 fatty acids and other essential fatty acids. It is considered good for lactating mothers as salmon is said to boost the hormones related to lactation.

Spinach

Spinach

It contains calcium, folic acid and iron. Spinach is good for both the mother and the baby. It also helps anemic lactating mothers recover faster.

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Carrots

Carrots

Even carrots promote lactation. A glass of carrot juice twice a day would help boost the nutrition value of the milk supply.

Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds

When it comes to fennel seeds and fenugreek seeds, they are said to increase the quantity of the milk supply.

Bottle Gourd

Bottle Gourd

It keeps a lactating mother hydrated and also increases the quantity of the milk.

Garlic

Garlic

Eating a fried garlic every day is very god for lactating mothers as it is said to promote lactation.

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Chickpea

Chickpea

Chickpeas contain proteins, fibre, B vitamin and calcium. Lactating mothers need all these nutrients.

Asparagus

Asparagus

It contains both vitamin K and A. It can also stimulate certain hormones which boost milk production.

Black Sesame Seeds

Black Sesame Seeds

Both cumin seeds and black sesame seeds boost milk supply. Add them to your recipes.

Drumstick

Drumstick

It contains calcium and iron and also boosts immunity in nursing mothers apart from favouring lactation.

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Water And Juices

Water And Juices

Both water and fruit juices are good for lactating mothers as they can prevent dehydration and also enhance the volume of the milk production.

Story first published: Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 12:12 [IST]
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