Nourish yourself to nourish well: 10 foods that promote lactation

One of the main benefits of breastfeeding is that it transfers to the newborn beneficial and protective substances for their immunity and general health. The amount of milk is produced on demand depending on the needs of the baby and its composition varies as it grows.

Yeah nutrition during pregnancy it was adequate, there must not be problems breastfeeding the newborn (according to the WHO, breastfeeding should last a minimum of 2 years).

The breastmilk it is a distillate of blood. Foods that nourish it are sprouted alfalfa, sesame, algae or almonds. The galactogogue foods such as oats, tiger nuts, nutritional yeast or barley favor the generation of milk.

The sausages are not convenientthe red meatthe cured cheesesthe Trans fat and the fried. Limit foods that are too cold (they are very yin) and antigalactogogues such as basil, parsley, celery or sage.

Eat 5 times a day. Take second breakfast and snack to be well nourished. When you breastfeed your baby you need an extra contribution of 500 calories over your usual diet. Breastfeed whenever you feel hungry.