When you first start feeding your baby, it is quite normal to worry about the milk supply.  Most females tend to worry about their body’s ability to produce milk that is enough to meet the needs of the little infant.  But most do not know that there are some special food items which can really work effectively to increase the milk supply.

The following is a list of some foods which will surely increase your body’s ability to produce milk for the newborn:

1. Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek seeds have been used for a long period of time now by those women who wish to increase their milk supply.  By adding more of these seeds in your diet, you can surely raise the breastmilk supply. Apart from this, the seeds are also high on calcium, vitamins, and minerals and iron.

2. Fennel Seeds

Fennel seeds

Another type of seeds which work wonders at improving the milk supply are fennel seeds. Fennel seeds or Saunf, as it is called in Hindi are rich in Vitamin C and prevent colic acid in your body as well. These can be added with many dishes such as vegetables and desserts etc.

3. Cumin seeds

Cumin seeds

Cumin seeds are also another food item which stimulate the breast milk supply and also improve your digestion.  They are not only high on iron content but also help in reducing acidity and bloating. Including cumin seeds in food can raise the supply of milk for nursing females.

4. Red vegetables

Red vegetables

Food items such as sweet potatoes, carrots and beets are high on beta-carotene and are useful for those females who are in their nursing phase. These red colored foods considerably increase the supply of the breastmilk and are high on iron content as well.  These can be added in dishes, salads, soups and can also be eaten raw.

5. Nuts

Nuts

Apart from the many benefits of nuts like cashews and almonds, one of the benefits is that they help to improve the breast milk quantity for nursing women.  They not only make for an excellent snacking item but also aid breastfeeding in a terrific manner. 

6. Dill seeds(Suwa)

Dill seeds

An excellent source of iron, Dill is also high on calcium and magnesium. Sill seeds improve not only milk supply but also aid sleep and digestion.  But remember to have this food in moderation as it is a mild diuretic.

7. Oats

Oats

Oats are very rich in iron, fiber and even calcium and are recommended for almost every person. But one of its lesser known benefits is for breastfeeding mothers who want to increase the supply of breastmilk.  For best results, oats must be eaten with porridge or can also be added to milk, nuts and fruits.

8. Other Ways to Increase Milk Supply

The following are some of the other methods of increasing breastmilk supply:

  • Drinking 10-12 glasses of water every day.
  • Getting enough rest
  • Breastfeeding your baby regularly
  • Trying to relax as much as possible.
  • Including oil and butter in your diet.