Breast Milk is Best!

Breastfeeding mom needs an additional daily intake of 13g – 19g of protein to ensure:

• Your baby gets all the essential amino acids for mental and physical growth.
• Protein helps to heal and revitalise mom’s body after giving birth too!

Water is the key to maintaining a steady production of breast milk as it is made up of 90 percent water.

• Aim for 10 glasses of water a day to maintain your breast milk production.
• For better results, avoid diuretics such as tea, coffee and sugary drinks.

the natural milk booster – alfalfa!

• Known to have galactagogue function, one of the most popular traditional herbal supplements which is used to increase breast milk production.

Breastfeeding is a demand-and-supply cycle so your body will produce more milk when there’s demand.

• Try to fit in additional pumping session during the day or at night to increase the frequency of emptying your breast.
• This added stimulation will signal your body to produce more breast milk.
• Breastfeed as often as you could to keep up your production with the demand.

Study shows that practicing breast massage while breastfeeding and pumping helps increase milk output by up to 48%1.

• Massage stimulates an increase in prolactin level, ensuring your breast milk to flow more freely and this triggering a higher milk production.

Insufficient rest can cause reduction in breast milk production.

• Try to nap when your baby is sleeping.
• It’s okay to seek help so reduce on the household tasks and seek help whenever necessary.

Constant and increased stress can affect breast milk production. So, sit back and
enjoy the process!

• Try new hobbies such as meditation, listening to radio or reading your favorite novel to relax.
• Relax and indulge in some self-care. Try these!

Embun by Tanamera Feminine Herbal Wash

• Reduces swelling and promotes healthy vaginal recovery.
• Contracts genital tissues and deodorises the intimate area.
• Promotes the tightening of the vaginal muscles.

Embun by Tanamera Warming Herbal Bath

• Stimulates blood circulation.
• Relieves and soothes muscles and joint soreness.
• Warms the body and protects against wind (angin).