Lactation Cookies

Increase milk supply, while eating delicious cookies!  LACTATION COOKIES

What are lactation cookies?

Lactation cookies contain a few ingredients that are thought to help increase milk supply. If this is your first time hearing the term, you may have thought like I did that they were cookies made with breast milk. This is NOT the case!  Instead, they contain specific ingredients to assist milk production.  We included flax seed, brewers yeast, and oats.  They are hearty, full of calories, and anyone in the family will love them, not just the nursing mother!

Flax seeds:

Flaxseeds contain phytoestrogens that can influence breast milk production. Flaxseeds also contains essential fatty acids, which is vital for a good milk supply.

Brewer’s Yeast

Brewer’s yeast is a highly nutritious dietary supplement that contains protein, iron, and B vitamins, as well as chromium, selenium, and other trace minerals. It comes from a fungus called Saccharomyces cerevisiaeand is primarily used for baking, brewing beer, and making wine. But it is also believed to be a galactagogue: a supplement that breastfeeding mothers use to support lactation and make more breast milk.  (source)

Oats

With iron being a key nutrient for milk production, oats can be a healthy and natural way to supply it.

How can I increase my milk supply?

Other ways to increase milk supply include:

• Nursing more often- the more you nurse or pump, the more your body will produce to keep up with the demand.
• Eat enough calories – any caloric deficiency is going to have a negative impact on your supply.  Adding 500 calories per day to your base needs is usually sufficient.
• Stay hydrated – Being adequately hydrated can assist with production.
• Breast massage – sometimes clogged ducts can inhibit release of breast milk. Massage can help loosen these up.
• Hot pads or hot shower – Getting blood flow to the area can assist with letting the milk down.
• REST!  Rest is vital to limiting stress and increasing your supply of milk.

Other Breastfeeding support ideas

Let us know if you try these cookies and if you notice an increase in milk production!

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