Bump, Breastfeeding, and Beyond in Motherhood - The BUN Blog

Discover foods that may decrease breast milk supply and what to avoid in moderation, plus easy, supply-boosting snacks for breastfeeding moms.

Discover 10 proven lactation-boosting ingredients for smoothies and snacks. Support milk supply naturally with oats, flaxseed, brewer’s yeast, and more.

Discover 50 quick lactation-boosting snacks for breastfeeding moms — easy, healthy, and delicious ideas to keep you energized and support milk production.

These smoothies are packed with galactagogues—foods that naturally help increase milk supply—along with essential nutrients that support both mom and baby’s health. Below are ten of the best lactation smoothie recipes that are not only nutritious but also delicious.

    Updated on May 5, 2025 BOOST, BOOST, BOOST THAT MILK! Breastfeeding is hungry work! Mom's have to quickly access nursing before hangry baby arrives!  On average we all need about 500 extra calories a day while breastfeeding. Lucky us, right?! But where those calories come from is important....

Whether it happens right from the get-go or it happens later into the nursing cycle, new mothers that are breastfeeding worry about their milk supply at one point or another, even if they don't actually have a low milk supply. However, while some fret and eventually end up giving up breast...

Updated on April 17, 2025 There are tons of lactation smoothie recipes floating around the internet—each one claiming to be the magic trick for boosting milk supply. Many contain supplements, powders, and “lactation” products that are marketed to nursing moms. But here’s the truth:👉 You can boost your milk supply...