Breastfeeding is not an easy task. However, it is also one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. The ability to feed your own child is something very precious. The feeling is very serine.

But to ensure that you can supply milk at a constant rate you need to follow certain steps. There are certain essential oils which are known for their ability to boost the milk supply in a new mother’s breasts. The oils work differently when compared to medication. They try and bring a balance in the blood circulation. This boosts the productivity of milk in a new mother’s breast.

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How to Apply?

Applying oil on your breast is very easy. Add one or two drop of the oils with carrier oil. Then mix them together very thoroughly. Now you should apply the mixture on the sides of your breast, twice a day. Do not ever apply them on your nipples. That might make your child consume the oil and fall sick. Massaging to the sides is enough for boosting the supply of milk.

Diffusing the Oils:

Applying oil to your breasts is not the only way to boost milk supply. You can also diffuse the oils in your room and stay there for a while. This will allow your entire body to get adequate nourishment from these oils.

You can diffuse 2 to 4 drops of any essential oils in your room. Doing it just before you sleep is a very decent idea. This will boost the supply of milk. But do not diffuse too much oil. One or two drops are enough for a day or a night. It balances your hormones and calms your nerves and generates more milk in your breast.

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Essential Oils to Increase Milk Supply

These are the major essential and carrier oils which you can use on a regular basis in order to boost your milk supply.

Fennel Essential Oil:

Extracted from the aromatic seeds of a fennel plant this oil definitely will help you boost the milk supply in your breast. A recent study has shown that how fennel oil is known for its ability to boost the volume and fat content of the breast milk. Fennel oil is one of the best essential oils, which you can use in order to increase the quality and thickness of your breast milk. However, do not massage fennel oil, on your breasts, for more than ten days in a row. That might make the milk too heavy for your own good. Also it can have adverse effect on your urinary tract.

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Basil Essential Oil:

Basil is the next most popular oil when it comes to the boosting of milk supply in your breasts. Due to the presence of progesterone, this oil also balances your hormones and helps you to boost your milk supply.

However, unlike fennel you can carry on applying basil oil for weeks.  Make sure that you make the perfect blend before applying it on your present. Check for your skin’s sensitivity and see whether you are comfortable with the sensation.

Apart from applying directly on your breast, you can also diffuse your room with one or two drops of basil oil. This will also help your child to soothe his/her nerves. Just like fennel oil, basil oil also improves the quality and flow of your breast milk.

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Lavender Essential Oil:

Lavender oil is one of the basic oils for aromatherapy. It helps new mothers to boost their milk production. First time mothers can also get rid of anxiety and tension from the aroma of this oil. Anxiety and stress tend to decrease the amount of milk supply in your breast. Lavender as an oil helps you to remain calm and reduce the level of stress.

Lavender also has good anti-inflammatory properties. It will help in restoring the blood circulation and help new mothers to get relief from muscle cramps, swelling and any kind of pain.

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Melaleuca Essential Oil:

In United States more than 80% of the new mothers suffer from mastitis. This is a kind of infection which occurs in the milk ducts, Melaleuca essential oils or better known as tea tree oil has the ability to treat this disease.

It has great antibacterial and antifungal properties. Dilute one teaspoon of this oil in carrier oil and then apply it on the affected areas. This oil will also boost your milk supply. However, the warning is that you must wipe it off completely before feeding your child. It might cause harm to your child.

Clary Sage Essential Oil:

Clary Sage oil (not to be confused with regular Sage oil as it will decrease your milk supply) is classic carrier oil for mixing all the essential oils, to be applied on your breasts. Clary sage has milk boosting properties and has great affect on the hormones of your body.

Along with germanium, which is carrier oil, Clary sage is widely used oil by new moms. These oils have positive effect on the hormones of your breast’s milk producing glands and keep you clam and soothed. The flow of milk from your breast should also increase due to the application of the oil.

Apart from these oils coconut oil and olive oils are also good carrier oils. You can mix basil or fennel in them  in order to apply the mixture on your breast.

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Precautions:

While you use the above mentioned oil, make sure of the brand you are buying. Oils tend to affect every cell in your body. So, choosing a low quality brand might actually cause more harm than any good.

Look for the therapeutic grade of the oil. That will provide you an idea about the overall quality of the oil. Also dilute the oil before applying it to your breast. You can dilute the thing with vegetable oil with high quality. The carrier oils will allow the oil to settle in your breast, for a while. Check whether the oil needs to be steamed or warmed before usage. Avoid using peppermint oil as it is known to decrease the supply of milk in your breast.

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