Lactation cookies- do they actually work?
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You’ll be better off eating a bowl of oats made with almond milk once a day (not water, specifically almond milk). Most Lactation cookies are made of oats anyway. Best way go up supply is to nurse more frequently, have more skin to skin, make sure you’re getting at least 6hrs of sleep and drinking plenty water. Are you able to do that? Have you tried power pumping?
No, there is no evidence that they do anything. Breastmilk is supply and demand, it’s also helpful to understand normal breastfeeding behaviour as the majority of people who think they have low supply actually don’t.
@✨Wis 🇭🇹 I’ll definitely try oats with almond milk! I’ve been doing all the other things, I’ve had to give her a bottle three times a day after feeding, if I don’t she literally just doesn’t stop feeding (actively sucking for ages, with 10-30 minute breaks before she’s hungry again). I pump in after a bottle but with her feeding so often it makes it really tricky. Before I was giving her 3 bottles I was only doing one before bed, and then if she was really really hungry during the day, and she would literally feed a total of 6 hours between 10-8. I’m seeing a lactation consultant next week, but looking for some other options!
Okay I see. How old is baby if you don’t mind me asking?
I breastfed my son for 2 years with no supply issues. The secret is….its supply and demand. Breastfeeding more, and occasionally pumping. It won’t happen instantly but you will see progress. My beef with those cookies and shakes and whatever else is: There’s no strong scientific evidence proving that lactation cookies significantly boost milk supply. Most claims are based on anecdotal experiences rather than clinical research. However, some ingredients in lactation cookies—like oats, flaxseed, and brewer’s yeast—are thought to have galactagogue properties (substances that may promote lactation). The effectiveness of lactation cookies likely varies from person to person. Factors like frequent nursing, hydration, and overall nutrition play a much bigger role in milk production than any specific food Yet they pray on women making them think “eat this and you’ll have enough milk”.
@✨Wis 🇭🇹 she’s 7 weeks
@S. annalese yes definitely! I wish there was a way to know without spending all that money! I might look into trying to make my own with those ingredients
Your baby might be going through cluster feeding which is common at that age. I would prioritize putting baby at the breast, skin to skin (down to the diaper skin to skin), being hydrated and power pumping.
Lol... That's true.. Some reviews sucks!!! I think they helped me.. I'll say jus buy some and try them.. Reason being, they may work for one and not the other.. Could research other ways on how to try an help the increase the supply. But thankfully they helped and me pumpin more.