How to Use Fennel to Increase Breast Milk Flow

Buy fennel seeds at a health-food store.

Breast milk is the very best thing that you can feed your baby. However, some women do not produce enough breast milk, or their milk flow may be weak, either of which can prevent a child from obtaining sufficient nourishment. Drinking more water and removing stress from your life are two basic things you can do to increase your breast-milk supply. You can also use fennel to naturally increase the flow of your breast milk. Do this by brewing it into a tea that you drink twice daily.

Things You'll Need

• 2 tsp. crushed fennel seeds
• 1 cup water
• Glass measuring cup
• Tea ball
• Microwave

Instructions

1. Place 2 tsp. of crushed fennel seeds into the tea ball. This will prevent the fennel seeds from getting mixed in with the tea. It is not necessary to eat the seeds, only to drink the infusion.

2. Boil a cup of water in the glass measuring cup. You can do this by microwaving the cup on high for two minutes.

3. Steep the fennel for 10 minutes. If you want to make a stronger tea, steep it for 20 minutes. However, until you know how well you like the taste of fennel, you should go with the weaker brew.

4. 

   Take 10 minutes each day to drink your fennel tea. This can also help you refocus and relieve stress. Stress alone can often impact the way that a woman's breast milk will flow.

5. Drink the fennel tea twice a day. You can sweeten it with sugar or artificial sweeteners, and some people enjoy flavoring it with cream or milk. It is fine to make a larger batch and then reheat it when you want a cup.

Resources

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