23. Do lactation cookies boost your milk supply?

We're back, baby! And we're jumping in with a mini-series on breastfeeding and food. Ever wondered if lactation cookies really work? Perhaps you've tried it yourself when you're trying to do anything to boost your supply.

Lactation cookies can be expensive, so it's worthwhile asking the question... do they actually work? Do lactation cookies boost your milk supply?

This is the first of three episodes looking at what we eat when breastfeeding. We're giving you practical answers (backed by the latest research), so you can be confident in what you're eating while you're breastfeeding. 

In this episode, we cover:
- What are lactation cookies?
- What are galactagogues?
-  Do lactation cookies work?
- When should you use lactation cookies?
- What alternatives are there to lactation cookies?
- Where to go for more help on low milk supply?

The main research study referenced in this episode: Effectiveness of lactation cookies on human milk production rates: a randomized control trial (2023).

In our breastfeeding and food mini-series, over the next three episodes, we'll be looking at lactation cookies, answering common questions about what changes you may need to make to your eating when breastfeeding and busting other myths. 

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.com

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.com

Have further questions? You can email us at podcast@lanahirth.com or book in a consultation for 1:1 nutrition advice from an expert fertility, pregnancy and postpartum dietitian.