Milk Quality vs Milk Quantity

The whole world agrees on one matter - Breast milk is the best milk a mom could provide for her growing baby. Surely it doesn't cost you a penny and yet it could provide the best nutrients at the perfect quantity for your baby's development, both physically and spiritually.

When I was a 1st time mom, little did I know about the miracle  works of breast milk. During the 1st few months of lactating my 1st child, I often caught up with bad colds. I consume lots of oranges diligently everyday during those months. I started to notice that my baby girl merely fall sick, even after her immunization doses. She was pretty strong and fit for a baby of her size.

I even recalled having a bad fever after 6m of delivery. Even then, I still continue breastfeeding  exclusively. Amazingly, my baby girl remains fit and healthy growing. I wondered..what makes her THAT strong? No,..she didn't get the 'orange milk' (that's what I thought at 1st), but what happen was, when I diligently consume oranges (which is rich in Vitamin C), my body produces more resistant antibodies. These are the antibodies that flows to my baby during breastfeeding. No wonder I had a fit and healthy baby girl!

Since then, oranges and cod liver capsules are a must in my lactating diet. Especially during those 1st few months of baby's rapid growth. Cod liver oils, on the other hand is a good remedy for coughing moms and acts superbly on your baby's brain development. All the goodness of Omega 3 fatty acids will aid into a smart learning baby.


I can't make it a must for every lactating moms, but whatever lactating diets you choose, keep a highlight on it's nutrients and make sure it's affordable too. You won't want to over strained yourself on over budgeting those expenses, hence making ways for stress to suppress your milk production. Any nutritious food that benefits you, will also be beneficial to your baby, via breast milk.


As to produce more milk during lactating, the key rule is to avoid entrapping yourself in stressful conditions. A stressful mom will stumble upon difficulties in producing more milk. One helpful tip is to learn that there are also 1st time mothers out there who face many issues before  mastering the correct breastfeeding techniques. Be a positive thinker in life and it can save you a dollar or even more. =)


Here's a list of food that can enhance your body to produce more milk. I jot it down, years back during one of my antenatal classes. It helps me a lot.

1. Centella asiatica (pennyworts)
2. Black fennel seeds
3. Spinach
4. White radish
5. White shark ( you make them into dishes, not as pets -LOL)
6. Milk (or any milk based drinks)
7. Banana heart (inflorescence)

Milk and black fennel seeds seems to blend in well with me and my kids. But above all, make sure to drink plenty. You will easily be drenched out during lactating.