Oats for breast milk supply

Oats. Does it work to increase breast milk supply?

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It didn't for me :'( I had a bowl of oatmeal & greek yoghurt for breakfast everyday because my colleague said her supply increase because of this. According to websites, oatmeals contains iron and studies have shown that maternal anemia, or low iron levels can cause a decrease in milk supplies. If oat meals are not working for you, you can try other milk boosting food like fenugreek or chia seeds. Here's a link that suggest other food alternatives: http://www.mom365.com/baby/breastfeeding/10-foods-to-increase-lactation.aspx?m=1&

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