Lactation Cookies. Do they work?

Lactation cookies! Do they work? What's in them? We'll answer these questions and more in today's video! In this description you will find a list of Galactagogues, and a couple of my favorite make-at-home lactation cookie recipes. I considered adding a few links to pre-packaged lactation cookies, but I have yet to find any that I feel comfortable recommending to anyone. However, I also won't tell you not to try them if you would like to. I hope that this helps to clarify the purpose of galactagogues - they might help your supply slightly, but you still need to be focusing on what actually makes milk!
You got this, Mommy!

GALACTAGOGUES:
The American Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine states that there is little evidence that galactagogues can increase milk supply. The newest data suggests that we should exercise extreme caution in recommending a galactagogue. Many of them have significant side effects.

- Fenugreek: May lower milk supply for some mothers, may decrease absorption of medications, potentially affect asthma, may lower blood pressure, cause upset stomach for mom or baby
- Fennel Seed: Do not use while pregnant - essential oils may be toxic if used in large amounts.
- Blessed Thistle: May trigger allergic reaction, may cause gastric irritation.
- Alfalfa Leaves: Do not use if you have lupus or are using a blood thinner.
- Blackseed: May cause upset stomach.
- Goats Rue: May lower blood sugar, cause blood thinning.
- Vitex: May cause nausea, rash or hives, menstrual disorder and may interfere with birth control or other hormone-based medications.
- Stinging Nettle: May cause upset stomach.
- Shatavari: May cause diarrhea.
- Marshmallow root: May cause allergic reaction.
- Red Clover Blossom: Avoid using when taking a blood thinner or birth control pills.
- Red Raspberry Leaf: May cause contractions if used during pregnancy.

LACTATION COOKIE RECIPES:

You can find recipes here:

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Bottles that keep extra air out of Baby's tummy:
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Organic bamboo washable breast pads:

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[emilylee]

My mom and grandma couldn't produce enough milk and had to get formula they could only ever get a few drops thankfully there are so much more resources now

[alyssahearndesigns]

Awesome advice! Thanks for caring for all Mommies.

[Jacqueline]

How often for “moving milk often” with a newborn?

[BenRebekah]

I got sick with neasea for a couple days and barely ate anything. As a result: my supply has tanked 😩 I am trying to get it back up as I had so much before I got sick.

[Betssie]

Do lactation pills work the same as the cookies?
What about brewer's yeast? Does it actually help increase supply? I have twins and they feed every hour or less, but the constant stimulation doesn't seem to help increase my supply

[BelleAmorePizza]

Hi. I’ve had to start giving my daughter top ups of formula as she wasn’t gaining enough weight. I had to do this in her first 2 weeks as she wasn’t latching properly but I exclusively breast fed for 5weeks and then she got weighed and had only put on 5oz 🥲 she was born 6 pounds 5 oz and was 6 pounds 10oz at 7 weeks, plenty of wet and dirty nappies, really happy within herself but as she wasn’t gaining enough weight they said I need to top her up after each feed and I’m not able to pump enough to just top up with breast milk so I have to give her formula now as well. Im pumping after each feed and only get 2ml- maximum of 15ml. I’m topping her up every other feed or so and She gained 7oz in 6 days! I haven’t had her weighed this week yet but she clearly wasn’t getting enough from just breastfeeding. I really don’t like having to give her formula and I’m trying to eat better and I’ve seen a slight increase since trying fenugreek (literally only 2 teaspoons over the course of 2 days) but I’m really stuck as I wish I could exclusively breast feed again or at least be able to pump enough to top her up with breast milk 😩 she’s now 9weeks old any advice? Xx