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Breastfeeding provides plenty of benefits for you and your little one. But breastfeeding doesn't always come easy—and creating enough breast milk can be a big problem!The most common causes of low supply are inadequate food and fluid intake, fatigue, high stress levels, and feeding the baby too infrequently or for only short periods of time.
Not sure how to make enough milk to feed your little one? Try the following 7 tips to maximize your breast milk production naturally.
1. Eat a Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Diet
This healthy diet plan is heavy on fruits and vegetables, whole grains like brown rice, foods rich in omega-3s like salmon and flaxseeds, and vegetable proteins. Aim for about 2,500 calories per day.
2. Drink Plenty of Water
Your body can't make milk if you're dehydrated. And you need more water than you probably think—in addition to the doctor-recommended eight glasses per day, you should add another 4 glasses in.
3. Sleep Whenever Possible
Get restorative nightly sleep as often as you can and nap during the day when the baby is sleeping.
4. Find Ways to Stress Less
Regularly practice healthy stress-reduction techniques, such as breathing work, do yoga and etc.
5. Delegate What You Can
Ask your family for help with household duties, you can focus on feeding your baby and getting some rest.
6. Breastfeed Often
The more often and the longer your little one latches on to suck, the more milk you'll produce. A lactation consultant can teach you the best techniques and positions to help you and your baby get the most out of breastfeeding.
7. Check Out Some Natural Breastfeeding Helpers
A bowl of oatmeal a day is a traditional milk booster that's also good for you.