15 Best Foods to Increase Breast Milk

15 Best Foods To Increase -Breast Milk Mothers breast milk is considered to be the world healthiest and super food for the infants. Breast milk contain antibodies that protect babies from many diseases. Importance of Breast Milk 1. Rich source of major nutrients in right proportions. 2. First immunization against diseases. 3. Protects your baby against infections & illness. 4. Easily digested by the new born. 5. Boost child's intelligence. 6. Is environment friendly as no wastage. 7. Also provides health benefits to mother. Lack of Bre ast Milk Can • Increases the risk of infant's Infection. • Allergies • Diseases • Childhood obesity • Makes child weak & sick. Breast Milk Nutrients 100 ML of breast milk contains - Calories: 70 Carbohydrates 7.4 g 89.97 g 4.2 g Fat 1.3 g Water Protein Also contains Vitamin A, D, C, E, B1, B2, B6, B12 Biotin, Niacin, Folic acid etc. Foods To Boost Milk Supply 1. Carrots 2. Barley 3. Drumstick 4. Salmon 5. Cumin Seeds 6. Fenugreek seeds 7. Basil Leaves 8. Black Sesame Seeds 9. Garlic 10. Fennel Seeds 11. Oats 12. Almonds 13. Apricots 14. Cow's Milk 15. Chickpea What to Avoid Raw Onion Raw Mango Lettuce Cabbage Pineapples Berries Oranges Strong herbs & Spices Alcohol Excess Tea/Coffee Few facts Average Milk produced every day by a pair of breasts-1 It. Average Milk intake per 1-6 months is 750-1050 ML per day. About 44% of women breastfed for 6 months. About 23% of women breastfed till 12 months. About 25% of new moms who never breast fed Make sure that you eat healthy foods, have water and take plenty of rest. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_milk http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/benefits-of breastfeeding Mom Junction www.momjunction.co m