I ate lots of cookies when I was breastfeeding. They were of the Mint Slice variety and not all that good for me (nutritionally that is, but I suspect good for my emotional health).
Milkmakers is a US-based bakery that makes lactation cookies. What?! Yes, lactation cookies. The cookies contain key ingredients including oats, brewer’s yeast and flax seed, which have been shown to provide nutrients that benefit the health of both breastfeeding mothers and their babies as well as essential fatty acids, fibre, protein and iron.
Milkmakers offer US residents a monthly ‘cookie subscription‘ service so that you have ample supply to munch on during the time you are breastfeeding. It would certainly make a unique gift for new mums!
Milkmakers are not available in Australia but we’d love to hear your thoughts – would you buy a ‘lactation cookie’?
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I have made them from another website and they are really yummy…they did help my milk supply..so I think it’s a great idea..hubbie loved them too!
Having a Smoothie or Museli when you could have COOKIES – now that’s DUMB !!!!
Are they yummy?
Awesome idea! Not sure why it’s dumb. There are recipes for lactation cookies out there but I’d definitely buy them when I don’t have time to make them.
yep, i sure would by them/make them, whatever i had time for! Anything is worth a try for those struggling to make milk!
I think it’s a great idea for those lacking the time or energy to make their own cookies or smoothies. New mums need easy methods for improving their milk supply, so I think as long as the cookies weren’t ridiculously expensive it would be a good idea! I’m still breastfeeding so I’d love some… if only they’d ship to Australia (or better still if some great local Aussie company would make them that would be awesome!)
Great idea the more help for breastfeeding mums the better!
I’d consider buying them providing that they were not packed with too much sugar and fat. It’s an interesting idea but eating healthy with a sprinkle it’s key ingredients on museli or cereal would also work… not a dumb idea, a healthy choice.
What a great idea! As someone trying to breastfeed twins I’ll try anything to keep my milk up! I would love to bake them my self but with a 1 & 3 year old as well being able to buy them would be handy! Yes I could throw flax seed ect into a smoothie or some muesli and i do but really not something i can eat while feeding my twins when is when the hunger tends to strike.
absolutley!!!
I’d prefer to cook my own! (recipe is freely available in the web – breastfeeding mums just need someone to cook them).
What a great idea. I think I might google recipes for these and make my own.
In my first pregnancy I actually got a receipe off the net and made some lactation “cookie” bars, they really did work for me and they tasted really nice. a great snack to have while I was breastfeeding my boy. Will make them again this time as well.
Loveit! I’m currently breastfeeding & have been making chic chip cookies w walnuts every week! At least once a week, for ‘visitors’ ;) wondering why instill have 8 kg to Lose. This is so timely, i was just wondering if I had time to whip up a batch before baby & toddler wake!! Yum.
I’ve made them every time I’ve been breastfeeding and for lots of other people. They taste good and make you feel like you’re doing something positive, so what’s not to love?! Recipe here for those who are interested….
http://www.onedayyoullthankme.com/2009/07/01/lactation-cookies-possibly-a-crock-but-a-tasty-crock/
I have just made my daughter a batch of my own version of Lactation Cookies. I used Biodynamic Spelt Flour, Organic Oats, Biodynamic Sesame Seeds, Linseed Meal, whole Linseeds, Walnuts, Sunflower Seeds, Pepitas, Honey, Organic Sultanas, Orange Juice, Apple powder, Acai Berry Powder, Dark brown sugar, Brewers Yeast, Citrus Peel, Dried figs, etc!
Yum Yum!
I found boobiebikkies.com.au and thy run a program a lot like this breast feeding biscuits on a monthly subscription. I love them they taste awesome and boost your supply.
Yes, The first thing I thought of was boobiebikkies.com.au too. I haven’t tried them yet, but I think I will be buying a box or two to keep in the cupboard if I am too tired to make my own!