Five reasons why breastfeeding mothers should meditate

According to this post — shared on the official Instagram account of Freedom To Feed, actor Neha Dhupia’s breastfeeding and parenting initiative — it is proven that “meditation can help improve milk supply in breastfeeding moms“.

“In fact, one study showed that a group of breastfeeding mothers who meditated regularly had an average increase in milk production of almost 500 per cent,” the caption states.

 

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It added that while meditation is something we must all do, “especially in the times we live in today”, it is all the more important for a new mother looking for ways to improve her milk supply.

Here are five clear reasons why this easy and affordable way to boost your lactation could prove to be useful; and it will only take some 15 minutes of your time daily.

* It can help with let-down and supply. The let-down reflex is what makes breast milk flow.

* Meditation can also help balance your hormones.

* It will help you manage your emotions better; it is known that motherhood can be quite an emotional rollercoaster.

* It is your much-needed me-time.

* And finally, it can make pumping milk a pleasant experience.

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