How can fennel seeds help during lactation and what should I expect? - #22056
I am really trying to figure out what's the best way to increase my milk supply since I just had a baby a few weeks ago. I’ve heard sooo much about fennel seeds lactation and how they can help, but I’m not quite sure how it all works. So, I’ve been eating these fennel seeds, like, every day hoping they will boost my supply but sometimes I feel like I'm just eating them for nothing ya know? I read somewhere that they can contain compounds that mimic estrogen or something? Which sounds cool but how does that really help with lactation? Also, I’ve noticed that my little one seems a little gassy lately, like, could it be something to do with the fennel seeds lactation stuff? I guess I’m just a bit confused and want what's best for my baby and myself. Am I doing it right? How much should I be consuming? I’m also kinda worried if there are any side effects I should be aware of? Like, is it safe to just munch on them endlessly? I just wanna hear from some other moms or Ayurvedic experts, I mean if fennel seeds are good for lactation, why is everyone raving about them? So anyone here who can shed some light on” this?
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