Normally, mothers after childbirth usually do not have problems breastfeeding if they have prepared well. However, in cases where the mother has little or insufficient breast milk, it is advisable to consult a doctor initially and may use various methods to help supplement, such as breastfeeding regularly because the more the baby suckles, the more milk the mother’s body will produce. Getting enough rest, as well as eating a complete diet with all 5 food groups, including vegetables, fruits, grains, and sufficient protein, is important. Additionally, consuming certain herbs can also help increase milk production, such as…
Banana Blossom : Helps stimulate the mammary glands to produce more milk, improves blood circulation, relieves gas, and reduces inflammation of postpartum wounds. It is recommended to add unlimited amounts of banana blossom to spicy vegetable soup and eat it frequently after childbirth.
Dates : Help reduce stress and alleviate depression. They also help increase nutrients in breast milk. It is recommended to boil dried dates with water, add a little sugar, or pandan leaves for fragrance. If inconvenient to prepare, powdered form for drinking can be used.
Chinese Chives : Use fresh leaves and stems without limitation, add to spicy vegetable soup, and eat frequently after childbirth.
Lettuce : Use 5 grams of dried seeds brewed in 1 cup of hot water, drink before breakfast and dinner.
Cloves : Use 5-8 dried flower buds brewed in boiling water for drinking or chew directly.
Milk Tree Leaf : Consuming the leaves helps stimulate increased breast milk production.
Papaya : Ripe or unripe papaya contains papain which helps improve protein digestion. The roots can be boiled for drinking to nourish breast milk.
Jasmine : Jasmine leaves help promote milk flow. Use 3-6 grams of fresh leaves boiled with 1 cup of water, drink about 1 cup.
Basil : Use a handful of fresh leaves added to spicy vegetable soup, eat frequently after childbirth.
Ginger Water : Helps stimulate blood circulation and metabolism, promotes sweating and relieves gas. It is recommended to use mature ginger, crushed or thinly sliced, boiled in clean water until boiling. Drink warm, or add sugar, honey, salt, or a little lime to enhance the flavor.
