How can I increase my breast milk supply?
Milk production does not depend upon milk being removed from the breast. After those first few days, it is necessary for milk to be regularly removed from the breast (via baby or pump) to continue milk production. The breasts will begin to shut down milk production within several days if milk is not regularly and effectively removed.
"The antibiotics and hormones in most cow's milk can be passed to your baby and might be harmful. For that reason
Many vitamins and minerals in your diet transfer into the breast milk. That’s why eating well is important to provide the right nutrition for you and your baby.
Most breast-feeding women can benefit from soy protein and need not worry about safety. Per the University of Michigan, while protein supplements are not always necessary, there is little harm in using them if you can burn all of the extra protein you ingest. You can integrate soy protein into your diet, however, without resorting to supplements. Try some edamame as an afternoon snack, or switch your cow’s milk for a glass of the soy variety. In addition to boosting your protein intake, soy is heart-friendly and may even play a role in cancer prevention.
Read more about Reliv NOW:
https://reliv.com/p/
Choose foods rich in iron, protein and calcium
During breast-feeding, make an extra effort to ensure that your diet includes plenty of these nutrients.
Good sources of iron include dried beans and peas, lentils, enriched cereals, whole-grain products, dark leafy green vegetables, and dried fruit. To help your body absorb iron, eat iron-rich foods in combination with foods high in vitamin C, such as strawberries, citrus fruits, sweet bell peppers or tomatoes.
For protein, consider eggs and dairy products or plant sources, such as soy products and meat substitutes, legumes, lentils, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.
Good sources of calcium include dairy products and dark green vegetables. Other options include calcium-enriched and -fortified products, such as juices, cereals, soy milk, soy yogurt and tofu.
Consider Reliv supplements.
Should you decide to purchase the product at our sales office, please remember to use mention my name.
Could my diet cause my baby to have an allergic reaction?
Certain foods or drinks in your diet could cause your baby to become irritable or have an allergic reaction.
If your baby becomes fussy or develops a rash, diarrhea or congestion soon after nursing, consult your baby's doctor. These signs could indicate a food allergy.
If you suspect that something in your diet might be making your baby a little fussier than usual, avoid the food or drink for up to a week to see if it makes a difference in your baby's behavior. Consider eliminating dairy products or other allergenic foods or ingredients, such as:
Some breast-feeding women say that avoiding spicy or gassy foods, such as onions or cabbage, can help — but this hasn't been proved through research. Also, you might try eliminating or reducing the amount of caffeine in your diet.
For help determining links between your diet and your baby's behavior, you might keep a food diary. List everything you eat and drink, along with notes about how your baby seems to react — if at all.
If removing a certain food or drink from your diet has no impact on your baby's fussiness, add it back to your diet and consider other possible culprits instead. If you're concerned about your baby's behavior, consult your baby's doctor.
Remember, there's no need to go on a special diet while you're breast-feeding. Simply focus on making healthy choices — and you and your baby will reap the rewards.
Commonly asked questions
Can I drink alcohol?
The safest option is to avoid drinking alcohol while breastfeeding. This is particularly important in the first month after delivery while breastfeeding is being established*.
Alcohol readily passes into breast milk and changes its smell which may reduce the amount your baby drinks at the next feed. The level of alcohol in your breast milk be similar to the level of alcohol in your blood.
If you choose to drink alcohol, limit intake to no more than 2 standard drinks daily and drink after a breastfeed. On average, it takes over 3 hours for alcohol to be cleared from breast milk after 2 standard drinks.A standard drink is 100mls of wine, 30mls of spirits, 285mls beer or 60mls sherry or port. Many wine glasses hold the equivalent of 2 or more standard drinks.
* Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol (NHMRC 2009)
How much tea and coffee can I drink?
Caffeine also passes into breastmilk. Limit to less than 4 cups of tea, instant coffee or cola drinks each day and drink after a breastfeed. Brewed or strong coffee and energy drinks have higher levels of caffeine. Caffeine free drinks are a good alternative.
Can I smoke while breastfeeding?
Smoking can affect the nutrient content of breastmilk and reduce supply. It is best to avoid smoking while breastfeeding.
Will exercise affect my milk supply?
Regular exercise is important for good health and should not affect your milk supply. Too much exercise may alter your milk supply if you are not getting enough rest or drinking enough fluid. Choose an activity that you enjoy and are able to combine with your busy day looking after a new baby. Walking is probably the easiest exercise and something you can do with your baby.
How much water should I drink while breastfeeding?
Drinking more water won’t produce more milk. However, it is important to keep up your fluid intake. Aim for at least 9 cups of fluid daily. A good way to ensure an adequate fluid intake is to have a drink each time you breastfeed and at each meal and snack. Keep a glass or bottle of water close to where you feed your baby.
Resources:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/breastfeeding-nutrition/art-20046912?pg=2
Milk production does not depend upon milk being removed from the breast. After those first few days, it is necessary for milk to be regularly removed from the breast (via baby or pump) to continue milk production. The breasts will begin to shut down milk production within several days if milk is not regularly and effectively removed."The antibiotics and hormones in most cow's milk can be passed to your baby and might be harmful. For that reason
I recommend a fortified non-dairy soy beverage, naturally low in fat and totally devoid of lactose, that will fill all of the vitamin D and other nutrition requirements normally met by fortified milk."
- Dr.John Wilson, M.D.
Breastfeeding mothers need extra energy and nutrients for making breast milk.
Breastfeeding mothers need extra energy and nutrients for making breast milk.
Many vitamins and minerals in your diet transfer into the breast milk. That’s why eating well is important to provide the right nutrition for you and your baby.
- "My friend used one of the products sold by Reliv during her pregnancy like half way through and said it helped her milk supply immensely for her milk production." - Belladiana, 2/17/2013
- "I am a mom of 3 so I know how life can be demanding/busy but FUN. I definitely know Reliv products and I have used this nutrition as my prenatal. When I was breastfeeding, I made sure I was always taking my Reliv shake everyday. I have no need to use other vitamins for me and my baby since Reliv is already complete and balanced nutrition. Results were great and I know my baby is getting the nutrition, as well. It is a good feeling when I go to my doctor for wellness visits, he would say, "keep up the good work!" - M.
Meet our friend Erika from Cebu. She is a nursing student, and a new mom. She was breast feeding her baby until her lactation slowed down. Upon sharing this concern with us, we recommended the Reliv NOW nutrition (available in can or sachet). Within a week of taking the product, her breast milk started to produced more. Needless to say, both mother and child are very happy. Her son also takes Reliv NOW for Kids to help boost his immune system and over all well being.
What makes Reliv great for lactating mothers? It is soy based, complete and balanced nutrition.
What makes Reliv great for lactating mothers? It is soy based, complete and balanced nutrition.
About Soy Protein
Soy protein is a type of plant protein that many people use both as an alternative to meat and for its various health benefits. Soy protein comes in the form of soybeans, soy products such as tofu and soy protein powders which can be added to foods or beverages. Per a 2003 review of soy protein in the “Journal of Perinatal Education,” soy protein is the only plant source of all eight essential amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and the essential types are those that are not produced naturally in our bodies.
In addition, soy protein sources are also often high in other beneficial nutrients for nursing mothers, such as calcium, iron and fiber.
Guidelines for Breast-feeding Moms
Guidelines for Breast-feeding Moms
Most breast-feeding women can benefit from soy protein and need not worry about safety. Per the University of Michigan, while protein supplements are not always necessary, there is little harm in using them if you can burn all of the extra protein you ingest. You can integrate soy protein into your diet, however, without resorting to supplements. Try some edamame as an afternoon snack, or switch your cow’s milk for a glass of the soy variety. In addition to boosting your protein intake, soy is heart-friendly and may even play a role in cancer prevention.
Read more about Reliv NOW:
https://reliv.com/p/
What about a vegetarian diet and breast-feeding?
If you follow a vegetarian diet, you likely already know the importance of choosing foods that'll give you the nutrients you need. This is especially important during breast-feeding. Supplementing with Reliv NOW takes care of your needs.
If you follow a vegetarian diet, you likely already know the importance of choosing foods that'll give you the nutrients you need. This is especially important during breast-feeding. Supplementing with Reliv NOW takes care of your needs.
Choose foods rich in iron, protein and calcium
During breast-feeding, make an extra effort to ensure that your diet includes plenty of these nutrients.
Good sources of iron include dried beans and peas, lentils, enriched cereals, whole-grain products, dark leafy green vegetables, and dried fruit. To help your body absorb iron, eat iron-rich foods in combination with foods high in vitamin C, such as strawberries, citrus fruits, sweet bell peppers or tomatoes.
For protein, consider eggs and dairy products or plant sources, such as soy products and meat substitutes, legumes, lentils, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.
Good sources of calcium include dairy products and dark green vegetables. Other options include calcium-enriched and -fortified products, such as juices, cereals, soy milk, soy yogurt and tofu.
Consider Reliv supplements.
Your health care provider will likely recommend that you take a daily vitamin B-12 supplement and, in some cases, a vitamin D supplement.
Vitamin B-12 is found almost exclusively in animal products, so it can be difficult to get enough in some vegetarian diets. Vitamin B-12 is essential for your baby's brain development.
Your baby needs vitamin D to absorb calcium and phosphorus. Too little vitamin D can cause rickets, a softening and weakening of bones.
Vitamin B-12 is found almost exclusively in animal products, so it can be difficult to get enough in some vegetarian diets. Vitamin B-12 is essential for your baby's brain development.
Your baby needs vitamin D to absorb calcium and phosphorus. Too little vitamin D can cause rickets, a softening and weakening of bones.
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HOW TO ORDER RELIV
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This product sells for P3100 retail (membership price: P2480). A can of Reliv NOW should last you a month when taken 2X a day.
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Foods and drinks to avoid while breast-feeding.
Certain foods and drinks deserve caution while you're breast-feeding. For example:
Alcohol
There's no level of alcohol in breast milk that's considered safe for a baby.
If you choose to drink alcohol, avoid breast-feeding until the alcohol has completely cleared your breast milk. This typically takes two to three hours for 12 ounces (340 grams) of 5 percent beer, 5 ounces (142 grams) of 11 percent wine or 1.5 ounces (43 grams) of 40 percent liquor, depending on your body weight.
If you skip a feeding, pumping and dumping breast milk can help you maintain your milk supply. However, pumping and dumping doesn't speed the elimination of alcohol from your body.
Caffeine
Avoid drinking more than 2 to 3 cups (16 to 24 ounces) of caffeinated drinks a day. Remember, caffeine in your breast milk might agitate your baby or interfere with your baby's sleep.
Fish
Seafood can be a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Most seafood contains mercury, however. Exposure to excessive amounts of mercury through breast milk can pose a risk to a baby's developing nervous system.
To limit your baby's exposure to mercury while breast-feeding, choose seafood that's low in mercury, such as shrimp, salmon, canned light tuna and catfish. Avoid seafood that's high in mercury, including shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish.
If you eat fish from local waters, pay attention to local fish advisories. If advice isn't available, limit fish from local waters to 6 ounces (170 grams) a week and don't eat other fish that week.
Certain foods and drinks deserve caution while you're breast-feeding. For example:
Alcohol
There's no level of alcohol in breast milk that's considered safe for a baby.
If you choose to drink alcohol, avoid breast-feeding until the alcohol has completely cleared your breast milk. This typically takes two to three hours for 12 ounces (340 grams) of 5 percent beer, 5 ounces (142 grams) of 11 percent wine or 1.5 ounces (43 grams) of 40 percent liquor, depending on your body weight.
If you skip a feeding, pumping and dumping breast milk can help you maintain your milk supply. However, pumping and dumping doesn't speed the elimination of alcohol from your body.
Caffeine
Avoid drinking more than 2 to 3 cups (16 to 24 ounces) of caffeinated drinks a day. Remember, caffeine in your breast milk might agitate your baby or interfere with your baby's sleep.
Fish
Seafood can be a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Most seafood contains mercury, however. Exposure to excessive amounts of mercury through breast milk can pose a risk to a baby's developing nervous system.
To limit your baby's exposure to mercury while breast-feeding, choose seafood that's low in mercury, such as shrimp, salmon, canned light tuna and catfish. Avoid seafood that's high in mercury, including shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish.
If you eat fish from local waters, pay attention to local fish advisories. If advice isn't available, limit fish from local waters to 6 ounces (170 grams) a week and don't eat other fish that week.
Could my diet cause my baby to have an allergic reaction?
Certain foods or drinks in your diet could cause your baby to become irritable or have an allergic reaction.
If your baby becomes fussy or develops a rash, diarrhea or congestion soon after nursing, consult your baby's doctor. These signs could indicate a food allergy.
If you suspect that something in your diet might be making your baby a little fussier than usual, avoid the food or drink for up to a week to see if it makes a difference in your baby's behavior. Consider eliminating dairy products or other allergenic foods or ingredients, such as:
- Cow's milk
- Eggs
- Peanuts
- Tree nuts
- Wheat
- Soy
- Fish
Some breast-feeding women say that avoiding spicy or gassy foods, such as onions or cabbage, can help — but this hasn't been proved through research. Also, you might try eliminating or reducing the amount of caffeine in your diet.
For help determining links between your diet and your baby's behavior, you might keep a food diary. List everything you eat and drink, along with notes about how your baby seems to react — if at all.
If removing a certain food or drink from your diet has no impact on your baby's fussiness, add it back to your diet and consider other possible culprits instead. If you're concerned about your baby's behavior, consult your baby's doctor.
Remember, there's no need to go on a special diet while you're breast-feeding. Simply focus on making healthy choices — and you and your baby will reap the rewards.
Commonly asked questions
Can I drink alcohol?
The safest option is to avoid drinking alcohol while breastfeeding. This is particularly important in the first month after delivery while breastfeeding is being established*.
Alcohol readily passes into breast milk and changes its smell which may reduce the amount your baby drinks at the next feed. The level of alcohol in your breast milk be similar to the level of alcohol in your blood.
If you choose to drink alcohol, limit intake to no more than 2 standard drinks daily and drink after a breastfeed. On average, it takes over 3 hours for alcohol to be cleared from breast milk after 2 standard drinks.A standard drink is 100mls of wine, 30mls of spirits, 285mls beer or 60mls sherry or port. Many wine glasses hold the equivalent of 2 or more standard drinks.
* Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol (NHMRC 2009)
How much tea and coffee can I drink?
Caffeine also passes into breastmilk. Limit to less than 4 cups of tea, instant coffee or cola drinks each day and drink after a breastfeed. Brewed or strong coffee and energy drinks have higher levels of caffeine. Caffeine free drinks are a good alternative.
Can I smoke while breastfeeding?
Smoking can affect the nutrient content of breastmilk and reduce supply. It is best to avoid smoking while breastfeeding.
Will exercise affect my milk supply?
Regular exercise is important for good health and should not affect your milk supply. Too much exercise may alter your milk supply if you are not getting enough rest or drinking enough fluid. Choose an activity that you enjoy and are able to combine with your busy day looking after a new baby. Walking is probably the easiest exercise and something you can do with your baby.
How much water should I drink while breastfeeding?
Drinking more water won’t produce more milk. However, it is important to keep up your fluid intake. Aim for at least 9 cups of fluid daily. A good way to ensure an adequate fluid intake is to have a drink each time you breastfeed and at each meal and snack. Keep a glass or bottle of water close to where you feed your baby.
Resources:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/breastfeeding-nutrition/art-20046912?pg=2
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