Nigerian foods that Boost Breast milk Production and Supply, Nigerian foods that increase breastmilk production.
How do I make breast milk flow? How do I increase breast milk naturally at home in Nigeria? Is it true palm wine or Ogi can help increase breast milk flow?
Breastfeeding mamas can give milk supply a boost with these lactogenic foods, but anyone can enjoy these healthy and delicious options! Do you know any local foods that are used to help with breastfeeding ?
BREAST MILK BOOSTER FOODS IN NIGERIA
⭐Whether you are exclusively breastfeeding or combination with formula it is particularly important that you take the self care approach.
Sleep when the baby sleeps. Try to eat a balance food to maintain sufficient energy levels right and stay well hydrated.
The combination of these will support both yourself and help meet your baby’s needs.
However everyone is different and there are other reasons why milk supply is low. It is always important to seek professional advice.
If all is well in the breastfeeding department and you feel maybe you could do with a little breastmilk booster there are foods seen as galactagogues that could help. “galacta” which means milk which is food, herb or drug which increase the production of the breast milk.
Here’s the list, of popular natural Nigerian foods that boost breast milk production and Supply…
⭐Water
⭐Fenugreek
⭐Fennel
⭐Papaya (pawpaw)
⭐Garlic
⭐Brewer’s Yeast
⭐Oats – oatmeal or Oatmilk
💥 Carrots
💥 Salmon fish
💥 Tiger nuts
💥 Groundnuts
💥 Soy milk
💥 Coconut milk
💥 Cashew nuts
💥 Ugu leaf
💥 Asparagus
💥 Fenugreek
💥 Almonds
💥 Basil leaves
💥 Beet leaves.
💥 Oranges
💥 Ginger.
💥 Eggs
💥 Apricots
💥 Cumin seeds
💥 Millet
💥 Cow milk
💥 Spinach
💥 Avocado
💥 Dill leaves
💥 Bottle Gourd
💥 Peanuts
💥 Drumstick leaves
💥 Sweet potatoes
💥 Fura de nunu
💥 Kunu
💥 Water melon
💥 Ofada Rice
💥 Black Sesame Seeds
💥 Barley
💥 Khuskhus
💥 Pap/Akamu
💥 Moringa
💥 Agidi
💥 Pepper soup
🌞palmwine (but avoid it)
FENUGREEK
Fenugreek, both the seeds and leaves, works as an excellent galactagogue to stimulate breast milk secretion.
ALMONDS
Almonds are full of calcium and protein. (Breastfeeding moms should have 1,000 mg of calcium daily) Your milk is high in calcium, and if you don’t get enough of it in your diet, it could negatively impact your bones and teeth. They may also increase the creaminess, sweetness, and amount of breast milk.
BASIL LEAVES
Basil leaves are great for breastfeeding mothers because the leaves have a calming effect that is great for producing more milk. They are full of the antioxidants that are great for your baby’s immune system, and the basil leaves can easily be made into a tea to drink in the morning when you wake up.
OATMEAL
OATMEAL stimulates the production of oxytocin, a hormone that helps with the birthing process, bonding with the baby and milk production
BEET LEAVES
Beet leaves are rich in minerals, calcium and iron to support breastfeeding and encourage milk production. Adding these foods
to your diet provides you with important nutrients and may gently increase your milk supply.
EGGS
Egg yolks are one of the few foods rich in vitamin D, which is important for newborn babies. The good quality protein in eggs has a perfect balance of all the essential eight amino acids.
GINGER
Ginger is the postpartum woman’s best friend. It increases immunity; has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial properties; and hasa warming quality that warms energy channels and stops uterine bleeding. Ginger is great for dispelling stomach gas and reducing bloating. It is also thought to be a promising galactagogue to help stimulate the production of breast milk
for breastfeeding mothers
CHICKPEAS
Women have been eating chickpeas to make more breast milk since the ancient Egyptian times. Chickpeas are a nutritious food that is
high in protein. They also contain plant estrogens that may be responsible for its use as a galactagogue. You can add chickpeas to
pasta or salads.
SALMON
Consumption of salmon during pregnancy results in a significantly improved quality of breast milk during early lactation.
BROWN RICE
Another superfood that can boost milk production of nursing mothers is brown rice. Brown rice is far better than white rice due to its high fibre and nutrient content.
COCONUT OIL
COCONUT OIL contains essential fatty acids such as omega-3 fatty acids that aid the production of hormones responsible for breast milk production.
CARROTS
During pregnancy and through the breastfeeding period, women should reach for vitamin A-rich foods like carrots. Vitamin A aids in the healthy development of the fetus and the newborn, with lung development and maturation being particularly important.
The FOLLOWING FOODS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO ADVERSELY REDUCE BREAST MILK PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY SO ALL BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS SHOULD AVOID THEM
potato,
pulses,
raw mango
raw banana.
thyme,
parsley,
peppermint
cabbage leaves.
Kaun/potash
Broccoli
PS:
The foods that boost breast milk in Nigeria are numerous. One of the best ways to increase milk supply is to keep on nursing your little one. The emptying of the milk signals your body to increase the milk production.‼️
If you feel your milk supply stills needs an improvement, then you should consider adding foods that promote milk production. Milk stimulating foods are called galactagogues. There are certain foods that MAY increase breast milk and enhance lactation.
Sources:
Mommy’s Milk
MomandBaby
Image Credit: Reliance Family Clinics
