Is fenugreek good for lactation?

After ten months of pregnancy, the baby is finally born, and the expectant mothers are upgraded to become new mothers. Besides the joy, there are still many new problems that bother new mothers, such as how to take care of the baby scientifically, what to do if the baby has jaundice, and there is another problem that comes first, which is not enough milk. This is the most troublesome problem for new mothers. Many elderly people suggest using fenugreek to increase milk production. Is this method good? Are there any side effects? Let’s talk about it below.

Fenugreek, also known as fenugreek seed, is an annual herb of the leguminous family. The whole plant has an aroma and is mainly used to tonify kidney yang and eliminate cold and dampness. It is used to treat cold hernia, abdominal and flank distension, athlete's foot due to cold and dampness, low back pain due to kidney deficiency, and impotence. It tastes bitter and is warm in nature. Enters the kidney and liver meridians. It is mainly used to treat cold hernia, abdominal and flank distension, athlete's foot due to cold and dampness, low back pain due to kidney deficiency, and impotence. Used for kidney deficiency and coldness, cold pain in the lower abdomen, small intestinal hernia, and athlete's foot caused by cold and dampness. The oil in the seeds has a lactogenic effect.

Fenugreek is a natural herb that is often used by mothers abroad to stimulate breast milk. In addition to its lactation-promoting effect, fenugreek seeds have many other functions and a long history. Modern scientific research has confirmed that fenugreek can help reduce cholesterol levels, control and treat diabetes and menopausal syndrome. In India, it is mixed into curry powder. Traditional Indian herbalists use it as one of the prescriptions to stimulate breast milk.

The oil extracted from fenugreek seeds has the effect of promoting lactation, but every mother has different sensitivities to different foods and some may even cause allergies. Fenugreek is a traditional Chinese medicine and should be taken only after consulting a doctor.

The breasts have self-regulating functions and can produce milk according to need. The more they are sucked, the more milk will come out. Therefore, you need to empty them frequently and stimulate them more, drink more soup, such as pig's trotter soup, crucian carp soup, etc. Through massage care methods, you can increase milk supply, unclog the mammary glands, and solve breast diseases that may occur during lactation.

New mothers should not worry too much about milk supply. Being anxious and getting angry will have a greater impact on milk supply. You can drink more soup, apply hot towels, and massage appropriately. You can also use a breast pump to stimulate mammary gland secretion while massaging. Expectant mothers can also do some exercises to promote lactation. Have more contact with your baby. The earlier your baby starts sucking milk, the more milk your baby will have. If there is still very little breast milk, you can feed your baby with a mixture of formula and breast milk.