Galactogogues are whole foods or herbs that are used to stimulate milk production and support a healthy milk supply in lactating mothers. Through Oat Mama, we have been fortunate enough to see just how powerful galactogogues can be in boosting milk supply in breastfeeding moms, and we want to let you in on a little secret...oats and beer are not the only two things that help with lactation! In fact, there are many common foods and herbs that increase milk supply and we bet you’ve got a few in your kitchen right now. This is great news for all of you new mamas who don’t have a moment to think about ordering a bar or buying special lactation foods. Galactogogues are everywhere! Here is a list of some common ones, oh, and did we miss any of your favorites? Tell us your go-to galactagogues and lactation recipes in the comments below.
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Flax Seeds
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Carrots
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Almonds
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Papaya
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Garlic
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Brown Rice
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Apricots
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Leafy Greens
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Sweet potatoes
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Sesame Seeds/ Tahini
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Barley
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Asparagus
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Fennel
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Cumin Seeds
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Chickpeas
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Ginger
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Seaweed
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Basil
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You sure missed out one very important one – Tigernuts, either eaten in that form or drinking d Milk. The latter works best for me though.