Courtney Dearie

When breastfeeding, milk supply may decrease due to stress, fatigue, or a variety of other factors. If you feel like your supply is dwindling, incorporating these foods into your diet is a simple, effective way to boost your production. What is fenugreek ? Fenugreek (fehnyuhgreek) is a type of seed that often is used in Asian and Middle Eastern recipes. It can range in taste from slightly maple-flavored to bitter, depending on your palette.... Fenugreek is available in bulk at health food stores or in supplement form. Fenugreek has been found to increase milk supply in some women, especially in the early days of breastfeeding. Making fenugreek tea helps you consume more water overall, the extra hydration might also increase your supply. Fenugreek tea recipe: 1. Rinse the seeds gently in a strainer (about a teaspoon per cup of water you plan to add). 2. Boil water in a stock pot or cooking pot. 3. Transfer the seeds to the boiling water. 4. Steep the seeds for at least three minutes (the longer you boil the seeds, the more concentrated the tea will become). 5. Strain the seeds and put the liquid into a storage container it should keep for about the same length of time as sun tea or iced tea. 6. Enjoy a glass a day, hot or cold. **If you’re allergic to peanuts or chickpeas, or if you take blood thinners or medication for diabetes, talk with your doctor before using it. #sandiegopostpartumdoula #sandiegodoula #sandiego #sandiegoparents #sandiegopostpartumsupport #sandiegolgbtparents #sandiegoadoptiveparents #southernCApostpartumdoula #postpartumsupport #fourthtrimester #lgbtparents #lgbtadoption #adoptiveparents #lactation #breastfeeding #milkproduction #milksupply #fenugreek