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galactagogues

 A food or Herbs and medications that increase your milk supply are known as galactagogues (ga-lac-ti-gogs).

If your milk supply is low, you can try using a natural galactagogue to help increase your milk production. 

Here are some foods that are considered to be galactagogues:

  • Whole grains, especially oatmeal
  • Dark, leafy greens (spinach, broccoli)
  • Fennel
  • Garlic
  • Chickpeas
  • Nuts and seeds, especially almonds
  • Ginger
  • Papaya
  • Spices like cumin seeds, anise seeds, fennel seeds, turmeric.


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