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The Best Milk Boosting Smoothies

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The Best Milk Boosting Smoothies

Love love love it when the sun is shining and as tomorrow marks the first day of summer ( no more rain please!!!!!) its only right to get some smoothie love going on.

Plus closing my eyes and sipping a cooling smoothie in the garden helps me to visualise being on holiday.

The smoothie recipes below however,  pack a little more punch in the sense that they contain some special ingredients which are said to boost your milk supply.

All women differ during pregnancy but the breasts may start to produce milk weeks or even months before you are due to have your baby.   ( TMI alert )  The leaky stuff that happens when you squeeze your nipples, (come on ladies – you know you’ve tried it just to see how far it’ll shoot across the room) no…… just me? Okay then – well that stuff is usually colostrum which is the first milk your breasts make in preparation and the first milk your little bubba will get in the days following their birth.  It literally is liquid gold to your little ones. 

It normally takes around three days for your milk to come in and your breasts will start to feel full, and if you’re anything like I was post birth, you’ll cry and then cry some more, then you’ll stop crying, then you’ll start crying again and so on and so on for the next five years.  Only kidding.

I wish I had known about these smoothies when I was madly expressing my pitiful supply of milk and I would love to hear your feedback for those that do try these recipes to see what effect it has.

Oh and interesting  FACT – apparently the right breast supplies more milk than the left.  Didn’t know that until yesterday but as my hubby always tells me

” everyday’s a school day “

I’ve read a lot of information on the benefits of fenugreek and there seems to be many  differing claims of its benefits with some women declaring it drastically increased their milk supply whilst others saying its only anecdotal evidence that support those claims.

Fenugreek – one of the best and strongest herbs for increasing milk production. When taken in very large amounts, Fenugreek is also used for lowering blood sugar levels, and is, therefore, not recommended for use by diabetics or those who are on strict insulin regimens to regulate their blood sugar levels. It also works on the digestive system, and in a small percentage of people, it may cause gas in either the mother or baby. Many mothers of adopted babies have successfully used this herb to help establish a breastmilk supply to feed their adopted babies. Fenugreek is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it can cause uterine activity.  Fenugreek must be used with consistency for best results, otherwise it can negatively affect or decrease milk production. 

If you’re concerned speak with a professional before hand, remember every pregnancy and every woman is different.  What might work and be acceptable for one may not be right for the mama next door.If you have serious concerns about your milk supply once baby arrives or feel unsure about anything, please speak to your midwife, nurse, doctor or lactation consultant to get a professional opinion. 

Please don’t struggle in silence.

Also remember these smoothies aren’t going to work in boosting that milk supply until you’re close to delivery and/ or in the days following birth but they will be great at boosting your energy during pregnancy and definitely will help you following the birth to keep your energy levels up, keep your digestive tract moving and to generally make you feel a little bit better, which can only be a win win.

The following smoothies can all be modified to suit and if you feel happy to add fenugreek to the smoothies after birth please add 1/4 tsp of ground seeds to each serving.

The following are all amazing ingredients that can easily be added to your smoothies and that have been known to help in increasing your milk supply.

  • Oats
  • Blueberries
  • Flaxseed
  • Cashew Nuts
  • Spinach
  • Brewers Yeast ( After Pregnancy )
 

Please let me know how you get on, I’d love to hear what you think and if you find anything else that works, let us know and share.

Cashew and Blueberry Surprise

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Prep Time 10 mins
Course Drinks
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 400 ml Almond Milk
  • 30 grams Cashew Nuts
  • 1/2 Cup Frozen Blueberries
  • 1 Frozen Banana
  • 1 tbsp Flax-Seed
  • 1 tbsp Rolled Oats

Instructions
 

  • You guessed it, blend and serve and enjoy x
Keyword Smoothies, Healthy Drinks, Milk Boosting Smoothie

Cooling Strawberry Milk Booster

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Prep Time 10 mins
Course Drinks
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1 Banana
  • 400 ml Oat Milk Chilled
  • 1 Cup Strawberries
  • 1 tbsp Flax-Seed
  • 1 tsp Chia Seeds

Instructions
 

  •  Combine all the ingredients together in your smoothie maker and serve.


Notes

 
 
 
Keyword Smoothies, Healthy Drinks, Milk Boosting Smoothie

Green Lactation Booster

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Prep Time 10 mins
Course Drinks

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Cup Almond Milk
  • 1/2 Cup Coconut Milk
  • 2 tbsp Flax-seed
  • 4 Medjool Dates Pitted
  • 2 Large Handfuls of freshly washed spinach leaves
  • 1 Cup Strawberries

Instructions
 

  • Blend all the ingredients in your smoothie maker or nutribullet and serve over ice and enjoy!

Keyword Healthy Breakfast, Pregnancy Nutrition, Smoothies, Healthy Drinks, Milk Boosting Smoothie

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If you're  new to a plant based diet, it can be  easy to just choose the vegan version of foods believing them to be the healthier option and yet they’re still massively lacking in minerals and vitamins.

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2000 calories each day during the first trimester (or the same as normal, depending on lifestyle)

2200 calories a day during the second trimester (200 extra a day)

2400 during their third trimester (400 additional calories per day over their normal level)

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◾Cashew Nuts 36g✔️
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Folic acid, also known as folate or Vitamin B9 is Folic acid, also known as folate or Vitamin B9 is a group of B Vitamins that is crucial during pregnancy. 
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The need for folic acid is not only important during pregnancy but should also be taken in the months leading up to conception if you are actively trying to conceive.
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✔️ It helps prevent neural tube defects in the baby.
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✔️ It prevents serious brain abnormalities in the baby
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✔️ It prevents spinal cord abnormalities in the baby
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✔️ It decreases the risk of premature birth During Pregnancy
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It is recommended that women consume anywhere between 400 – 800mcg a day of folate or folic acid. 
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This can be done through diet, supplementation, and a combination of both. Foods such as spinach and wheatgerm are particularly high in folate.  When you see the term ‘folic acid’ what you are seeing is the synthetic version of folate.  It is a man-made substance and sold in supplement form or added to fortified foods such as breads and cereals.
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Both have the same effect.
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