The nutrition of a newborn is a very important point. The more useful it is, the stronger the baby will have immunity, moreover, the food will be well digested, so he will not have problems with stools and pains in the stomach. Pediatricians strongly recommend breastfeeding. But often women have poor milk production. In this situation, tea for lactation "Grandmother's basket" can help.
Features of milk production
The term "lactation" means a complex process, as a result of which breast milk is formed and secreted. There are several reasons why it can be poorly developed or completely absent in the postpartum period:
- hormonal disbalance;
- prolonged stress;
- diseases and various pathological conditions in the field of mammary glands;
- improper feeding;
- prolonged fatigue;
- changes in the central nervous system of a woman.
There is one answer to all problems - Grandmother’s basket for nursing mothers, which will quickly increase milk excretion.
A few words about its occurrence
Herbal preparations have always been considered the safest and most effective means for many disorders in the body. No exception was the tea for lactation "Grandmother's basket". It began to be issued since 1999. He is still popular among women today. Its main advantage is a natural composition in which there are no dyes and harmful additives.
Useful properties of tea
Many gynecologists and pediatricians recommend giving preference to healthy drinks to regulate the feeding process. Among young mothers, the tea "Grandmother's basket" for nursing women is popular. Its main advantage is that it contains only natural components, it does not contain chemicals. Its main useful properties:
- The drink soothes the nervous system. After its first use, a woman manages to get rid of stress.
- If the tea contains anise, it will additionally have an anti-cold effect and relieve heat.
- The main beneficial property of tea is an increase in lactation, which is affected by a substance such as fennel. It increases the amount of milk and improves the functioning of the mammary glands.
Herbal tea, presented in the form of tea for lactation "Grandmother's basket", is a necessary tool not only for a young mother, but also for every woman. It helps to cleanse the body, eliminate insomnia, normalize digestion, and relieve constipation and nausea. This drink is especially useful in the postpartum period, its beneficial substances help relieve pain and reduce uterine tone.
Types of tea for lactation
All types of tea, designed to increase milk production, have a different composition, on which its indications for use and useful properties depend.
- Tea for lactation “Grandma’s Lukoshko” with fennel is a standard drink, the main principle of which is aimed at regulating breastfeeding. Another positive feature of it for young mothers is improved sleep and stress relief.
- Tea for lactation "Grandma’s Lukoshko" with anise eliminates all the dysfunctions of the mammary glands and improves milk production. As you know, with diseases young mothers should not take many medications, as they can negatively affect the baby’s well-being. Anis also additionally acts as a cold remedy and has dual benefits for the body.
- Tea for lactation "Grandma’s Lukoshko" with wild rose helps increase milk production. Rosehip is rich in vitamin C, respectively, this component will additionally strengthen the female body.
There are types of tea, which are herbal preparations, which simultaneously contain fennel, anise, rose hips and other components. This is a collection of necessary nutrients for a young mother, who will not only solve the problem with breastfeeding, but also significantly improve her well-being.
Types of tea for children
There are separate types of drinks intended for children. They also differ in composition and useful properties.
- With a camomile. Tea is intended to reduce the feeling of bloating and eliminate pain in the abdomen. This meadow plant has an anti-inflammatory effect, pediatricians recommend it to be used in inflammatory processes in the throat.
- With mint. Peppermint is an amazing plant with a calming effect. Tea is recommended for use by capricious and excitable children, as well as those who suffer from insomnia and have disturbances in the nervous system.
- With thyme. Pediatricians recommend such a drink to children who have poor appetite.
- Berry tea (with blackcurrant, raspberry) is a source of essential vitamins for the baby, helping to strengthen the immune system.
Chamomile tea is the safest; it can be drunk by children over 1 month old. With thyme and mint it is allowed to take babies whose age is more than 4 months. Berry tea is allowed for children over six months old. Tea "Grandmother’s Lukoshko" with chamomile, berries, thyme or mint is recommended to drink in a volume of 100-120 ml throughout the day. To get a drink, it is enough to brew 1 tea bag in water for 5 minutes. The recommended course of treatment is 10 days.
Features of drinking tea for lactation
Herbal drink is available in the form of bags, which ensures its convenient use. 1 tea bag is required to pour boiling water in a volume of 150 ml. Insist tea "Grandma’s basket" for lactation needs at least 5 minutes. Pediatricians recommend drinking the drink in a warm form, so it will better affect the production of milk.
The total daily dosage is 2-3 doses. The duration of the course of application should not last more than 10 days, otherwise the herbal drink will cause an addictive effect and will not have the desired effect, if necessary, you can repeat the course of taking tea, but after taking a break, at least 2 weeks. It is recommended to drink it 20 minutes before feeding.
Contraindications
Tea "Grandmother's basket" for nursing mothers is a drink that contains only natural substances. However, not everyone can take it.
- First of all, it is strictly forbidden to drink it to people prone to allergic reactions. You need to carefully familiarize yourself with the composition before using it. If this kind of herbal collection is taken for the first time, it is recommended that you first drink it in a small dosage. If there are no changes presented in the form of skin rashes and stool disorders, then you can safely take it further. It is also important to monitor the well-being of the baby after primary lactation following the intake of tea.
- Another contraindication is up to 6 years old, with the exception of tea intended for children. But still, during lactation for women, it is allowed, since the benefit in this case is higher than the possible risk for the baby.
- Caution should be taken tea for mothers "Grandmother's basket" with anise in the event that childbirth was complicated, since this component increases the tone of the uterus. It is recommended that you consult with a specialist.
- Also, caution should be taken by people with any diseases of the digestive tract.
With regard to side effects, allergic reactions most often occur, presented in the form of skin rashes and redness. Less common are problems with stools, dizziness, general weakness, and mild nausea.
How much is and where to buy?
Tea for mothers "Grandmother's basket" can be purchased at any pharmacy. Usually such a product is always available in a large assortment. Its cost is from 45 to 100 rubles.
Positive reviews
When choosing any product, it is important to pay attention to what other people think about it. As for the reviews on the tea for lactation "Grandma’s basket", then basically they are found in the following contents:
- To a greater extent, people praise its effectiveness. This product really helps to establish lactation and significantly increase milk production.
- Like his taste. Drinking a drink delivers only positive emotions.
- Many young mothers claim that after the baby has consumed breast milk, he is no longer tormented by colic and stool normalized.
- I like the availability of the product. Low cost and a high assortment of goods in a pharmacy allows anyone to purchase it. It does not even require a prescription from a doctor.
- Minor factors such as saturation of the drink, packaging design, a beautiful name and ease of use also attract.
A lot of positive reviews from young mothers, gives the right to think that this product is safe and effective.
Negative reviews
No matter how hard the manufacturers try, still no one succeeds in creating the perfect product that would absolutely appeal to absolutely all consumers. This also applies to tea "Grandma’s basket", reviews of which are found and negative.
You can often see that young mothers are not happy with the effectiveness of the drink. They claim that at first he helped, and then became useless. Pediatricians attribute this to the addictive effect, upon reaching which, the body is oversaturated with useful substances and they no longer have a positive effect on it. Another negative quality is the appearance of side effects associated with individual intolerance to the component.
A secondary downside is the limited number of sachets per pack. There are only 20 pieces in it and a short shelf life (up to 18 months), and for complex reception, 30 pieces are required. Accordingly, there is a need to buy tea again. According to reviews about the tea "Grandmother's basket" for nursing mothers, not everyone likes its aroma and taste.
And what else?
If there is not enough milk for proper feeding of the baby, it is recommended to try the following measures to stimulate its production:
- you should drink as much warm liquid as possible, especially this must be done before feeding;
- many mothers recommend doing breast massage with a warm stream of water or applying a hot towel to it for several minutes;
- Of course, it is worth putting the baby to the chest more often, the more he drinks milk, the more it will be produced;
- if possible, you should get rid of stress and relax more.
It is recommended to simultaneously treat with tea and follow all of the above tips in order to achieve the desired result.
Conclusion
Every sane mom wants to stay breast-fed. Firstly, it is profitable, since there is no need to spend money on the purchase of an artificial mixture. Secondly, it is very convenient, you do not need to constantly boil or sterilize bottles.
If there are problems with the amount of milk produced, then there is always a way out of this situation. Take herbal treatment and you will be able to see the desired effect within a few days after the start of treatment.