When the baby becomes restless and poorly gaining weight, a possible reason is a decrease in lactation. Among the many methods for stimulating the production of milk by mothers, the rational use of folk remedies is a harmless, mild and effective way. Decoctions and tinctures of caraway seeds, or rather, its seeds, are most often used to increase lactation.
Did you know? According to the Prophet Muhammad, cumin is a cure for all diseases except death.
Useful properties of cumin for breastfeeding
In addition to being used as a spice in cooking, caraway seeds are used in official medicine as a medicine and a rich source of nutrients. This spice contains vitamins A, C, E, K, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, iron and other macro- and microelements, as well as essential oils.
- Such a composition has a beneficial effect on various body systems and has many useful properties:
- enhances lactation;
- inhibits fermentation and gas formation in the intestine, normalizing the digestive system in both mother and baby;
- relieves spasms of the smooth muscles of the intestine and prevents the occurrence of colic in the baby;
- has a mild laxative and diuretic effect, helping to remove excess fluid from the body and reduce edema in mom;
- used as an anthelmintic and antiseptic;
- It has a calming effect and is used for neurosis and diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- has an antihistamine effect;
- increases hemoglobin and resistance to infectious diseases;
- improves metabolism, improves immunity and has a restorative effect on the condition of hair and nails.
Is it possible to drink black cumin oil for a nursing mother
All of these properties are fully manifested both in decoctions and in the finished seed oil, so you can use any tool. But when a nursing mother decides whether to use black cumin oil to increase lactation, it is first advisable to wait until the body is fully restored after childbirth. This usually takes about two months. Then you need to check whether the baby is allergic to a new supplement in her mother’s diet.
For the first time, you can drink a quarter of a teaspoon of oil 10-15 minutes before eating. If during the day the child does not show signs of intolerance, caraway seed oil can be drunk with a teaspoon course per day, also 10-15 minutes before meals. Oil intake after lactation improvement is stopped, but the duration of the intake still needs to be agreed with the pediatrician.
Important! At the first sign of an allergy or digestive upset, you should immediately stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor.
How to brew caraway seeds for lactation
If caraway oil is poorly tolerated and there are unpleasant sensations in the stomach or headaches, teas or tinctures are prepared from the spice. These decoctions are less concentrated than oil, therefore safe and easier to digest. Such infusions begin to drink no earlier than a month after childbirth. First you need to make sure that the baby does not have an allergic reaction - drink a tablespoon of the decoction and observe the child's reaction during the day. If there is no intolerance, you can take a drink according to the recipe.
The following is a description of how to prepare simple decoctions of caraway seeds:
- Classic infusion. Pour one teaspoon of seeds with one glass of boiling water, cover with a lid and leave for 20-30 minutes. Drink warm half an hour before feeding. The daily norm is no more than two glasses.
- Decoction. Grind or grind 1 teaspoon of seeds, pour a glass of boiling water, boil for 5 minutes, cool, strain.
- Drink. You can use it if the mother is sure that the baby does not have allergic reactions to the ingredients. 1.5 tbsp. l pour caraway seeds into 1 liter of water, add 100 g of honey or sugar and peeled and sliced lemon. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer over a tightly closed lid for about 10 minutes. After cooling, strain. Drink at will, but not more than 1 liter per day.
There are ready-made dry plant mixtures with caraway seeds to stimulate lactation, which can be purchased at the pharmacy. Prepare them according to the recipe indicated on the package.
Did you know? In ancient Rome and Babylon, newlyweds were served drinks from caraway seeds at weddings to prevent changes in family life.
Possible harm from caraway seeds with hepatitis B
Like any plant product, caraway seeds in rare cases can harm the body of the mother or baby, so you should carefully read all possible contraindications and features of use in order to avoid unpleasant consequences. At the beginning of taking any new products for the child, you must carefully monitor his condition and, if necessary, immediately contact a pediatrician. The most common nuisance when using a new product is the appearance of allergic reactions.
Most often, they appear only as a rash, but sometimes there can be serious consequences - shortness of breath, coughing, lacrimation, diarrhea. Caraway seeds contain blood thinners, so it is not recommended for use after cesarean section because of the risk of bleeding. High levels of iron and substances that can be absorbed can be potentially harmful to your health if you eat too many seeds. If the mother has doubts about the safety of taking caraway seeds, they should be discussed with the doctor.
Important! You should not drink a decoction of caraway seeds, if breast milk is enough, just "just in case". This can lead to congestion and inflammation of the chest.
Precautions When Using Caraway Nursing Mother
Despite the fact that the popular spice is considered completely harmless, it has its own contraindications.
The use of a nursing mother is allowed if she does not have the following problems:
- individual intolerance to the product;
- diabetes;
- gastritis with high acidity;
- gallstone or urolithiasis;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- acute or chronic cholecystitis;
- peptic ulcer of the stomach.
In addition, it is necessary to ensure that the seeds of the plant do not contain impurities, a sweet smell, and the shelf life has not yet expired. Now you know how to quickly and effectively stimulate the production of breast milk. It should be noted that the use of caraway seeds or other means to increase lactation will have a positive effect only if the nursing mother gets enough sleep, walks in the fresh air and experience only positive emotions.
