Cumin Seeds: Desi Elixir For Lactating Mothers To Increase Breast Milk Production

In the initial phase of breastfeeding, women go through many struggles, one of the biggest is the production of breast milk. It takes time for the body to pick up the pace. However, if your breasts are still not producing milk at the optimum quantity, we have got a desi remedy for you, and all you need for it are cumin seeds.

With several advantages associated with breastfeeding for the mother and the baby, the child must be breast-fed for at least six months, unless there is any medical condition that says a mother cannot do it.

In many cases, new mothers find that they are lactating in small amounts or not at all. You can consult your doctor or nutritionist to help you with an increase in breast milk production. Diet plays a crucial role in such instances.

Why Women Struggle With Breast Milk Production?

There are many reasons why many women struggle with breast milk production. Apart from hormonal issues, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), hypertension (high blood pressure), and thyroid can also impact lactation.

It is also a common issue faced by new mothers. Rather than making it taboo or shaming a woman for low or nary breast milk production, we can help her get connected with an expert. In many cases, certain techniques, like changes in diet and remedies have shown positive results. In other cases, the doctors often advise putting the baby on powdered milk, in case a mother cannot produce enough breast milk to satisfy the needs of the newborn. The goal in both cases is to maintain the health of the baby.

Sharing her experience, Pooja Sinha, a lifestyle writer in New Delhi, said that she struggled with breast milk supply after her first delivery in 2001. She added that she did not want to take any medicines for it. Her grandmother shared a home remedy with her that resolved her problem.

Cumin Seeds (Jeera) For Breast Milk Production

Cumin seeds are associated with increasing breast milk production. The composition of the spice is considered safe for new mothers and babies when consumed in moderation.

These seeds are also believed to have a positive impact on digestion. If you include them in your diet, they can help to find relief from acidity, constipation, and bloating. Being an integral part of Indian cooking, it is added to many dishes in powdered form or whole.

Jeera is a good source of calcium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus. It is loaded with vitamins A, C, E, B6, and K. This gives you more reasons to add it to your diet so that it helps with postpartum recovery and the baby also gets essential nutrients.

In our previous article on vegan, vegetarian, and non-vegetarian diets for lactation, Manpreet Kaur Paul, Executive Nutritionist, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Faridabad, mentioned that adding cumin seeds to your diet can help with the increase in the production of breast milk.

Cumin Seeds: Home Remedy To Increase Breast Milk Production

Ingredients

• A glass of milk
• 1 tablespoon jeera

Method

• Roast a tablespoon of cumin seeds on a tawa or pan.
• Once it is cool, grind it in a mixer to turn it into fine powder.
• In a hot glass of milk, add half a teaspoon of jeera powder and drink it every morning and evening.

Other Home Remedies With Cumin Seeds To Increase Breast Milk Production

Soak a tablespoon of jeera overnight in a cup of water. You can also soak it for an hour as well before consuming it. Strain the water and drink it in the morning.

Another way to introduce cumin seeds into your diet is by making a paratha by adding seeds in powdered form along with ghee to the dough. You can also add spices like red chilli powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Prepare a crunchy paratha.

These are grandmother’s home remedies that new mothers can try along with following instructions from their doctor, lactation expert, and nutritionist. It will help you with the optimum production of breast milk.

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