r• Breast milk is a very important nutritional source for babies as it: o Strengthens the immune system o Increases memory and IQ • Low milk supply can put the baby at risk of malnutrition Causes: • The milk production can be limited due to: o Any illness o Consuming birth-control pills • Certain hormonal disorders • Infrequent breastfeeding by the mother due to cracked or painful nipples Natural home remedy using fenugreek seeds and cow/goat/camel milk: 1. Take some washed fenugreek seeds 2. Crush them to powder 3. Mix 1 tbsp of this powder in milk from a cow, goat or camel 4. Drink 3 glasses of this milk every day • It stimulates the milk producing glands. Diabetic and asthmatic women should avoid this remedy. Natural home remedy using drumstick juice: 1. Drink ½ glass of drumstick juice every day • This will stimulate the mammary glands. It will also open up veins around the breast, which will increase the supply of milk. Tips: • Keep the body hydrated by drinking water and juices through the day • Have a nutritious diet and increase your daily calorie intake • Using a warm compress on your breast before the feeding session increases the blood supply in the region
Posted on: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 20:01:36 +0000
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