What are galactagogues?

Galactagogues are foods or herbs that promote or increase breastmilk supply.

Some common food sources:

⬆️ Whole grains - particularly oatmeal

⬆️ Dark leafy greens

⬆️ Nuts and seeds

⬆️ Fennel

⬆️ Garlic

⬆️ Chickpeas

⬆️ Brewers yeast

Herbal sources:

🌱 Alfalfa, blessed thistle, dandelion, fennel and raspberry. An easy way to ingest the herbs is to look for a Mother’s Milk tea that has a combination these.

While there may be different reasons that contribute to decreased milk supply, try the food/herbal route to see if it helps!