Many mothers ask which food will improve their milk. The honest answer is that no single food is proven to improve milk. What food genuinely does is support the mother herself: eating well helps your health, energy and recovery while you breastfeed.
Eating well while breastfeeding
A varied, adequate diet works best: whole grains, protein foods, dairy or alternatives, and plenty of fruits and vegetables, with drinks taken to thirst. Milk supply itself is driven by frequent, effective milk removal through feeding or pumping and a good latch, not by any particular food.
Never add anything to your baby’s milk
Never add anything to a baby’s milk unless the baby’s doctor directs it. Thickening feeds is a medical treatment for diagnosed reflux, using approved products under supervision. Homemade additions to expressed milk risk choking and aspiration, and they dilute the milk’s nutrition.
Lactase drops are likewise a medical product, for diagnosed temporary lactase deficiency, and are used on medical advice, not as a routine additive. A baby with reflux or poor weight gain needs a medical assessment, not home feed modifications.
If you are concerned about your milk supply or your baby’s growth, see a doctor, midwife or lactation consultant.
This article is general information only and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional for personal advice.