What are some foods that help increase milk production?

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Hi ladies! I'm curious to know what foods have helped you boost your milk supply. Are there any specific foods or drinks that have made a difference? Let's share our favorite breastfeeding-friendly recipes!

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The biggest thing is to stay hydrated. Coconut water is good

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My IBCLC recommended a lot of nuts and oatmeal. Stay hydrated. Up calories by 5-600 a day. I was DXed IGT with my second. Zero glands in one breast and scant in the other. She still celebrated small victories with me though. Definitely recommend I stay away from fenugreek as that can help some people but it can also decrease supply in others. It wasn't worth the risk of trying with my already super low output.

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BodyArmor drinks go with keeping hydrated and also eating enough.  Breast feeding is said to burn more calories than pregnancy so adding some go -to healthy snacks and let meals be a priority. Still take a vitamin and ask your doctor what percentages to look for so it might be just a women's one. Connect with a lactation specialist. Mine had great tips for latching, positioning, pumping after baby nursed (baby was great at starting the milk but not swallowing the milk, for the first month). Supply and demand...and early mornings and mornings are going to be the most milk and clutter feeding are not the most fun around dinner time and if you give in to a formula feed every night it doesn't mean the end just know it won't help your supply at that time but once a week or month did helped my goal of just breast feeding. It a full 24/7 job filled with easy and hard moments.
Make realistic goals for you and your situation and talk to those supporting you on how to do it together.

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Raspberries. Oatmeal. Coconut water. Those were my go-tos.

What are some foods that help increase milk production?

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