Archive for the 'Increase breastmilk' Category

Recipe : Chinese Radish soup

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!This is not a secret recipe, just one of those soup which MIL makes at home, and I have definitely noticed a marked increase in the milk I pump during the day if I consume this soup for dinner […]

Recipe : Egg and wine soup to increase milk production

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

Here’s a simple recipe to enhance milk (taught by my mom-in law). It works on me.. Just take 5-10 minutes to cook… tasty also.
50g of gingers (crushed in lesong) - can use more if prefered
3 eggs (kampung) - mix well
A bowl of water
Salt
1. Heat 1-2 TSP of oil (or sesame oil)
2. Mix crushed gingers into […]

Recipe : Salted fish tofu

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

SALTED FISH TOFU SOUP (This taste yummy and I can personally testify that it really increases milk.) Being from Penang, I can get hold of fresh mergui bones. Make sure that you get fresh looking salted fish bones.)3-4 pieces of salted fish bones, 2 pieces soft tofu (the white, square variety), some chicken bones, big […]

Recipe : Green papaya soup to increase milk production

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

GREEN PAPAYA SOUP (no pic ‘cos I am way past my confinement and can’t bring myself to cook this soup again.) - Credit goes to Christina of Ipoh for sharing this recipe.1/2 green papaya (ask from your neighbour or get the greenest you can find from the grocer), 300gm garoupa fish tail, garlic, black peppercorns […]

Fenugreek fish soup

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

Warning : Fenugreek is a spice commonly used in curries. However, health supplement stores do sell them in capsules and they are meant to reduce blood pressure. Pregnant mothers must AVOID fenugreek because they may cause miscarriage.
However, fenugreek is one of the things that many breastfeeding moms swear can increase their […]