Home Remedies to Increase Lactation

Being a new mom can be very exciting! Just the knowledge that another little life depends on you can be the most amazing feeling in the world. Of course, there are many responsibilities that new moms must adhere to. One obvious one would be feeding your newborn baby. When babies are newly born, it is best that they drink milk directly from their mother. However, some mothers may have problems with needing to increase their lactation. If this is you, try these home remedies.

Active Aids

Sometimes a low immune system can contribute to a shortage of lactation. To help increase lactation, try sleeping 8-10 hours a day. Of course, this may be extremely difficult with having a newborn in the house. Sometimes they themselves may only sleep a few hours of the night. If this is your situation, try the home remedy of getting help from people you know to let you get a good night’s rest (or day time’s rest). Another home remedy would include drinking water when you are thirsty, and also directly when you are awoken at night to feed. If you are ever away from your child for a long period of time, make sure to pump.

Herbal Aids

As a home remedy try taking the herb Fenugreek. It is a natural tonic which increases your natural supply of milk pretty quickly. This can help increase lactation between 24 and 72 hours after consumption. Other herbs that can be used as home remedies include Milk Thistle, Goat’s Rue and Borage. Every night, try mixing 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in one cup of milk and drink to increase lactation.

Food Aids

Adjusting your diet can also be a great home remedy to increase lactation. Try eating uncooked, unripe papayas or alfalfa. The alfalfa can be consumed in any form. Or, you may make a concoction of 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon sugar and one cup of warm milk. Another home remedy includes boiling 2 teaspoons of fennel seed into barley water. Drink this mixture 2-3 times a day. Try eating foods which naturally increase milk supply. These include asparagus, sweet potatoes, pecans and oatmeal.