Frequently Asked Questions

• Are the cookies gluten free?
  

No. While the cookies are all dairy free and soy free, they are not gluten free. We use whole wheat flour and oats.

• Will eating the cookies start lactation?
  

Our Lactation Cookies have ingredients which support and can increase milk production, but they will not spontaneously produce lactation.  Men, fear not!  You can eat them safely too.

• How do the cookies support lactation?
  

If you're already nursing, your body is doing its best to produce milk for your baby. However, if you're deficient in the nutrients (such as magnesium, calcium and B-vitamins) and/or calories your body requires to carry out this incredible process, it may not be able to produce quite as much milk as you'd like. The cookies provide a quick, healthy and satisfying way to top up these nutrients.

Additionally, some foods (called galactagogues) are known to increase milk supply. Oats, Brewer's Yeast, Nettles and Fenugreek are the galactagogues included in Yummy Mummy Lactation Cookies.

For an additional boost, try to relax while enjoying your cookie with a glass of water or a cup of tea.

• I need more help with my milk production. What should I do?
  

Contacting a Lactation Specialist, OB/GYN or Midwife can be helpful. Many hospitals now have free helplines for new parents and La Leche Leauge (www.llli.org) operates helplines in some areas. In the meantime, try to ensure you're nursing and/or pumping frequently (typically every 2-4 hours), drinking plenty of water and eating nutritious foods regularly.

  Other questions?  E-mail us today at info@yummymummycookies.com!