How to Increase Lactation

It is a wonderful decision to breastfeed your baby, because of the short and long term benefits for both mom and baby. However, there are times when it might be a bit of a challenge to produce breast milk on demand in order to meet a newborn's need. It is not unlikely to have challenges lactating in a way that meets a newborn's need. However, there are very simple and easy methods in which one can stimulate milk production.

Approximately 3 to 5 days after giving birth is when a mother's milk is expected come in. If the milk production is low, the best option at this point is to increase one's water consumption prior to breastfeeding. Therefore, one should drink at least a glass of water before nursing.

If you find that increasing water consumption does not aid in stimulating milk production, then applying a warm towel is a great way to increase milk flow. First sterilize two small towels in hot water; let it cool some what, and then apply them to both to the breast. Remove both towels after 3 to 5 minutes and then breast feed. This should increase the flow of milk dramatically.

In addition, it is very important to eat a balanced meal when breastfeeding. This is essential in stimulating milk production. Moreover, the baby is also getting a balanced meal and you are maintaining your health and strength for all the work that the body or better yet, the healing the body must do.

More so, a walk after eating will also increase milk production, because you are increasing the digestive process and burning energy which increases the secretion of gastric juices.

Additionally, if all else does not give the results that you need; there is one method that is sure to stimulate milk production - fenugreek seeds and fennel tea are great for stimulating milk production almost immediately. One can purchase 1 pound of fenugreek seeds at any health food stores. In making it, pour a tablespoon of fenugreek seeds into a small pot, and then add 2 cups of water into the pot. Then turn stove to medium-high heat and boil.