Breastfeeding: how to stimulate lactation?

Milk production depends on two things: frequency of feedings andsucking efficiency that baby exerts on our breast. The latter releases two hormones, oxytocin and prolactin, which causes an increase in milk production. If baby doesn’t have enough milk, he will ask to breastfeed more often, which should increase milk production. Oxytocin, on the other hand, causes the reflex to eject milk from the breast. But when our milk production still seems insufficient for our baby, there are some remedies from grandmother to stimulate it! Advice from Blandine Vallet-Sandre, nursery nurse.

How to increase breast milk naturally?

The basic and most effective gesture to promote the flow of milk is the breastfeeding. At the slightest sign of awakening or sucking reflex, take the opportunity to breastfeed your baby. The pros are unanimous: don’t wait for your child to claim. Too hungry or tired, it could suck badly.

Also do not hesitate to offer both breasts to your baby at each feed and to make sure that the baby is latching onto your breast correctly, the angle of the mouth is wide and the nose clear. You can hold your breast with your hand in a C-shape to help your baby grab it more easily.

Recipe: how to make more breast milk with herbal teas?

The breastfeeding herbal teas : a grandmother’s trick that has proven itself, as long as you drink several cups a day! In organic stores, pharmacies or on the Internet, you will be spoiled for choice.

More economical, “homemade” breastfeeding tea is also an excellent alternative. The recipe is very simple: mix fennel, cumin and star anise in hot water, let steep and it’s ready!

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What food promotes lactation or allows it to start again?

The effects of certain foods on lactation have long been known. Among them: the fennel, dates, Almonds and cashew nut. Do not hesitate to consume it regularly, throughout your breastfeeding.

Breast milk production: homeopathy to the rescue

To cope with a drop in milk, thehomeopathy can be recommended. The strengths of this “alternative medicine”? She is compatible with breastfeeding and has no side effects. Among the products sold in pharmacies specializing in homeopathy, you can take 5 granules of Ricinus 5 CH and Alfalfa 6 DH before each feeding.

Booster: how to express my milk to promote lactation?

Expressing breast milk can promote lactation since it stimulates your breasts. You can do this by hand or with a breast pump.

The best advice is to rest: the milk production depends a lot on the state of health of the breastfeeding person and every little moment must therefore be put to good use, for your baby, for you and for your breasts! And if none of these grandma’s tips work, don’t hesitate to turn to a lactation advisor or a breastfeeding specialist.