Foods to Boost Breast Milk Production After Birth

Foods to Boost Breast Milk Production After Birth

Mothers who have recently given birth should strive to eat a balanced diet containing all five food groups each day to ensure their body gets the necessary

nutrients. Eating healthy and avoiding stress is also important for providing their baby with enough milk. Of particular note, it is beneficial for mothers to incorporate five different types of vegetables into their diet to help increase milk supply.

1. Banana Blossom, rich in iron, helps to nourish milk well. We suggest Kaeng Liang, Banana Blossom Spicy Salad, Deep-fried Banana Blossom Cake, and Tom Kha Gai with Banana Blossom Fritters boiled with chili paste or stir-fried fish with black pepper.
2. Ginger helps the body sweat, dispels cold, relieves indigestion, and helps appetite, especially for mothers after birth who still have amniotic fluid. We suggest  boiled potatoes with ginger, fried fish with ginger, drinking warm ginger water instead of water, or ginger tofu to warm the body.
3. Basil leaves are high in calcium and phosphorus, relieve flatulence, expel gas, nourish the elements, and increase milk. We suggest to try basil, pork, fish, chicken, not spicy, fresh basil soup or minced pork.
4. Pumpkins are rich in vitamin A, phosphorus, and beta-carotene. We suggest Gaeng Liang, Steamed Pumpkin, Stir-Fried Pumpkin with Egg, or Gaeng Buat Pumpkin.

Chives, both stems and leaves, help nourish

1. milk. Try eating Pad Thai with chives, fried chives, stir-fried chives with liver or Stir Fried

Breast milk is the best nutrition for babies and should be their only source of food for the first 6 months. Introducing other foods too early can cause digestion issues, bloating, and allergies in children. For mothers, breastfeeding can help reduce the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Breastfeeding mothers should not limit their energy intake; about 2,500 Kcal/day is recommended, which is more than what is recommended during pregnancy. Postpartum mothers should also avoid spicy food, fermented food, cold water, and any soft drinks or alcoholic beverages. Building a loving relationship between mother and baby by breastfeeding with skin-to-skin contact is essential.