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    Sabeeka LambeBy Sabeeka LambeAugust 4, 2017Updated:September 8, 201715 Comments4 Mins Read
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    The first week of August is celebrated as the World Breastfeeding Week. This is an initiative to create awareness about breastfeeding, its benefits, and challenges. Thus helping in promoting healthy breastfeeding. Each year is dedicated to a different theme around breastfeeding and the theme this year is “Sustaining breastfeeding together”. More details about the World breastfeeding week, its aim, objectives, and practices here.

    The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breast feeding for the first 6 months and continued breast feeding thereafter for as long as possible.

    “Sustained breastfeeding together” stresses that breastfeeding is not an activity to be done by the mother alone.

    Breastfeeding needs the help of a caring and supportive spouse, experience and motivation from the elders, support from colleagues at workplaces and some fun and masti added by friends.

    All this along with a well balanced and nutritional diet go a long way in helping in smooth and enjoyable breastfeeding. Here are some superfoods if included in the diet helps to promote lactation as well as provides the required nutrients for the mom and child

    Water

    Well, technically not a food, but staying hydrated is one the most important aspects of having smooth lactation. Most mothers who breastfeed, feel much more thirsty than normal, especially in the initial days. They will notice a tremendous increase in their water consumption. So make sure you are well hydrated and take a few sips of water just before you start feeding. This will prevent an urge to get up and sip on water while you are feeding as well.

    Methi or fenugreek seeds

    methiMethi is known to be used for centuries across the world to help in improving milk production. You can soak a few seeds of methi overnight and drink the water in the morning. Another way to consume this is boiling 10-15 seeds in a cup of water till it is ½ the qty and drink.

    My mother-in-law makes these really wonderful methi laddoos which were low in calories and really yummy to taste. And as a bonus helped with lactation as well as an energy booster.

    Saunf/fennel seeds and Jeera/cumin seeds

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    Fennel seeds and cumin seeds too, just like fenugreek, have been used over years to help with breastfeeding. Added benefit of these is that they are good digestives. They help prevent gas, reduce bloating and prevent constipation. It is believed that a good digestive system of the mom prevents colic in their babies

    I would boil 1 lit of water with fenugreek, fennel seeds, cumin seeds along with some tulsi leaves. Filled this in a thermos and would enjoy this warm water intermittently during the day. I loved the fragrance, as well as the warm water, was quite soothing.

    Til or sesame seeds

    Sesame seeds are rich in calcium. Calcium is very important for lactating mothers as well as for the baby’s development.

    Dates and other dry fruits

    datesDates provide energy and prevent anemia during and post pregnancy. Consumption of dates also helps for lactating mothers post delivery. 7 dates every morning was a routine for me while breastfeeding.

    Dry fruits too, especially almonds and cashews help during lactation. They are high in calories, vitamins, and minerals and provide energy.

    I used to have a bottle of chopped dried fruits mixed with jaggery and sesame seeds. A spoonful of this at least twice a day while I was breastfeeding was very good and nutritious snack.

    Balanced diet

    balanced-mealAlong with this, a balanced diet with sufficient greens, pulses, and fruits is essential for lactating mothers. They provide necessary nutrient to the mom as well as are passed on to the child. Which effectively helps in proper development of the baby.

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    I have been working in the software technology services space for over 15 years. In my professional life I help in implementing quality standards like ISO, CMMi & Six Sigma to make developers and testers jobs easier & process oriented. Through this blog I am sharing similar techniques coupled with age old wisdom from my mom and grand mom to make our living healthier and medicine free. To work in any new field, it helps if you read and train too, and I did the same. Have got a diploma in Naturopathy from Mumbai to enhance my knowledge and skills on this topic that I am passionate about

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      Jiya B on August 4, 2017 12:34 pm

      In my case the Fenugree worked wonder and fennel seed water my Mom use to give me every day. Thanks for sharing your inputs This post is very helpful for new moms.

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      Judy on August 4, 2017 1:17 pm

      Great tips to increase milk supply will share this with my friend who is expecting.

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      Nisha Malik on August 4, 2017 2:56 pm

      Very useful post for new mommies 💟. I too found the foods helped me to great extent. Also would like to add that drinking ample water is most important of all.

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      Sangeeta on August 4, 2017 3:23 pm

      A well-balanced diet is definitely essential. I like that you have covered all food categories.

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      Ar. Shivali Singla on August 4, 2017 3:55 pm

      It’s really a cery useful piece of information for every women out there.

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      Bushra on August 4, 2017 4:15 pm

      Well balanced diet do wonder for both the moms and baby and dates is very good option

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      Minakshi bajpai on August 4, 2017 4:51 pm

      Superb and informative post. These things are really useful for increasing breastmilk. I too tried many of these. It will be useful for new mommys. thanks for sharing.

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      Namrata on August 4, 2017 8:17 pm

      Nice article. I will surely spread the words.

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      Papri Ganguly on August 4, 2017 9:27 pm

      Totally agree with all your points. Very informative post for new moms.

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      Snigdha on August 4, 2017 11:50 pm

      Drinking plenty of water and adding fenugreek seeds to diet is really necessary to increase breast milk… Very useful post for expecting moms…

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      Soniya ( beautyish19) on August 5, 2017 2:10 am

      Fennel seeds and fenugreek seeds are quite beneficial for breastfeeding women as well as other individuals 🙂

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      priyadarshani panda on August 5, 2017 6:52 am

      very useful tips for new mommies …sauf and methi are miraculous though ….

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      Mrinal on August 5, 2017 12:45 pm

      Very useful for new moms.. I have always heard elders advising new moms to take these foods ❤

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      Rakhi Parsai on August 6, 2017 7:00 am

      All the food suggestions given by you are completely apt and beneficial for new mums for healthy feed.

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      richa on September 27, 2017 6:27 pm

      Useful and informative article for new moms. New moms are advised by elders to have these during breast feeding days

      Reply

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