According to a 2013 study in Pediatrics, as many as 60 percent of women give up on breastfeeding earlier than they want to. The most cited reason for quitting? Not producing enough breast milk. Supply issues are a major source of anxiety for many moms and can lead women to supplement with formula when they don’t want to, and to change their plans for how they feed their babies. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The methods for boosting milk supply naturally and safely are plenty. There are a vast number of herbs and supplements, tips, tricks, and delicious lactation recipes that moms can use to keep their body producing breast milk efficiently. The hardest part is knowing which ones to choose. Here, we’ve narrowed down 20 natural ways to boost supply that have been recommended by international board certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs), dietitians, trusted resources, and other moms themselves.
