Does oatmeal really help produce more breast milk?

Question

If so, what’s the science behind it because I’m a bit skeptical and I hate oatmeal. My lactation counselor told me to eat oatmeal every morning to help my milk production. I didn’t have time to ask her to elaborate.

Answer

https://kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/supply-worries/oatmeal/
This website has a bit on it. I found Mother's Milk tea to be more helpful than oatmeal, but oatmeal is good for you and does have iron, which is one of the reasons it is reccomended because iron deficiency can hinder milk production.

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I eat oatmeal most mornings regardless (did this before breastfeeding too) and i get ~12 ounces per day in two pumps (both supplemental for storage in addition to what I BF) - not sure if it’s helped my production but it’s certainly not hurting!

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Body armor drinks Nd Gatorade helped me with my supply

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I take Pink Stork Lactation Breastfeeding Support Supplements, i also mix half under armor half water together. And eat lactation cookies each day.

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I put oatmeal and brewers yeast in my fruit smoothies! It was a yummy alternative to eating oatmeal on its own.

Does oatmeal really help produce more breast milk?

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