Oatmeal in any form is useful for a nursing mother. And although there is no scientific evidence of the relationship between increased lactation and the use of this product, many young women insist on its availability. European medicine, which recommends eating oatmeal or making cookies, is also in agreement with them, as a way to increase the production of breast milk. Read more about this in our material.

Can I eat oatmeal cookies while breastfeeding

Even if oatmeal does not affect lactation, it is still very beneficial for the body. Oatmeal also has no side effects and contraindications, so it can be used in the form of cookies and other products regularly.

The relationship between oatmeal and increased breast milk production may have the following explanation:

1. Oatmeal contains a lot of iron, and its low content in the body (anemia) is always the cause of a lack of milk.
2. Oatmeal reduces cholesterol, thereby increasing lactation.

Did you know? Oats were known in ancient China as early as 7000 BC. e. And the first who came up with making oatmeal were the ancient Greeks.

Please note that any products may not have the same effect on different women, so watch your body reaction. The product that you use to enhance lactation should be taken no later than 1–2 hours before feeding the newborn. If you have just started using a lactogonous product, then the effect will be noticeable in 2 days. If you do not observe changes, then you need to use another tool.

In the first and second month

During breastfeeding, dieting is just as important as during pregnancy. First of all, keep track of the number of calories. Oatmeal cookies can be consumed like any other, but at the same time do not exceed the daily norm of 1800–2200 calories. If you are underweight or you are feeding more than one baby, you need to increase the rate. But the doctor who leads you should appoint her.

The main rules to be followed in the first and second month of lactation:

1. At each meal, half are fruits or vegetables.
2. The second half is cereal. It can be brown rice, whole grain bread or oatmeal.
3. Limit your intake of foods high in fat and sugar.
4. Be sure to consume protein, it helps your body recover from childbirth.
5. You need to eat 1000 mg of calcium and 9 mg of iron per day.

The benefits of cookies for nursing mothers

• Oat grains are nutritious and have many health benefits, because they:
• contain a large amount of vegetable protein;
• rich in iron, zinc, manganese and calcium;
• are an excellent source of soluble fiber.

In addition, a large number of B vitamins can give you vitality, reduce stress, depression or anxiety, as well as improve your daily diet. From grains get cereal or flour.

• Cookies made from oatmeal have the following useful features:
• contains a relatively small amount of protein;
• it has more fiber than flour from other cereals;
• in its composition in significant quantities there are calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium, which are needed to maintain the general health of a young mother;
• contains very few calories;
• helps strengthen muscles.

Oatmeal will help you lose weight, which is especially important for those who have gained weight during pregnancy. It gives a feeling of satiety for a longer period than other products. And fiber helps digestion. It absorbs toxins, cleansing the body, eliminates constipation and promotes the development of beneficial intestinal microflora.

Important! Antioxidants found in oatmeal and cereal can reduce chronic inflammation in the body.

Oats are part of many skin creams and lotions. It promotes hydration and creates a barrier in order to protect the skin from aggressive environmental factors. This product provides energy for athletes and those who lead an active lifestyle, due to the presence of a large amount of carbohydrates and proteins. Oats have a beneficial effect on metabolism if taken 1 hour before a workout or work that requires intensive energy.

Which is better: purchased or home

Homemade cookies may be healthier than those bought at the store, because you control the list and quantity of ingredients that you use when cooking. There will be no preservatives in the home, and only oil, vanilla and oatmeal will remain.

Usually store biscuits contain fat. It makes the taste more intense. But homemade baking is not without fat. Just at home you control the quality of the oils used.

Did you know? Oatmeal cookies have become so popular in the USA that there is a separate day in this country dedicated to it, which is celebrated annually on April 30th.

Recipes for making homemade oatmeal cookies

To enhance lactation, pay attention to the following ingredients. They are recommended for inclusion in the baking composition:

• Brewer's yeast;
• oat flour.

Brewer's yeast is a single-celled mushroom that has a high level of digestible protein, minerals, vitamin B, key amino acids and chromium, which are necessary for a young woman. They help fight fatigue, increase energy levels and give a sense of vigor.

Important! Persons who are hypersensitive to gluten should eat oats and products based on it with caution.

Classic no additives

A cookie is considered a classic, which contains the main components: flour, butter, eggs, and almost does not include additives.

To prepare it you will need:

• margarine or softened butter: 250 g;
• egg: 1 pc.;
• brown sugar: 150 g;
• granulated sugar: 70 g;
• vanilla: 1 tsp;
• oat flour: 400 g;
• ground nutmeg: 1/4 tsp;
• ground cinnamon: 1 tsp;
• soda: 1 tsp;
• salt: to taste.

Important! It is advisable to store cookies for a long time in a hermetically sealed container. So you keep its aroma.

Step-by-step cooking instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to + 200 ° C.
2. Combine the margarine and sugar in a bowl, whisk until creamy.
3. Beat in an egg and sprinkle with vanilla.
4. Now gradually add nutmeg, flour, cinnamon, salt, soda and mix well.
5. Knead the dough, gradually adding flour. Then roll and cut into circles.
6. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 8–9 minutes if you want the cookie to have a viscous consistency, or 10–12 minutes to make it crisp.
7. Refrigerate without removing from pan, then place on dish.

With raisins

Raisin cookies have the same ingredients as the classic ones, but with slightly more seasonings and additional ingredients. Raisins must first be soaked in warm water for 2 hours. This is not necessary, but guarantees that it will turn out soft and juicy. Some housewives decorate cookies with walnuts, but this is also not a prerequisite for the preparation of cookies.

Ingredients:

• softened oil: 230 g;
• dark brown sugar: 200 g;
• white sugar: 50 g;
• eggs: 2 pcs.;
• vanilla extract: 1 tbsp. l .;
• honey: 1 tbsp. l .;
• oat flour: 250 g;
• soda: 1 tsp;
• cinnamon: 1/2 tsp;
• oatmeal: 250 g;

• raisins: 140 g.

Step-by-step cooking instructions:

1. Beat with a mixer the existing sugar and butter until smooth and lush.
2. Beat eggs and knead thoroughly. You should get a homogeneous mixture.
3. Add vanilla and add honey. After that, stir thoroughly again and set aside for now.
4. Now combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. These are cinnamon, soda, salt and, of course, flour.
5. Combine with the oil mass and heat a little over low heat.
6. Add cereal, raisins, walnuts (if desired).
7. The dough should be thick and sticky.
8. Refrigerate it for 30-60 minutes.
9. Roll and cut into circles.
10. Prepare the oven, preheating it to + 180 ° C. Now you need to cover the baking sheet with parchment sheets. Put cookies on top of them.
11. Bake about 12-14 minutes. During this time, the cookies should brown on the sides.
12. Remove cookies from the oven and let cool on a baking sheet. At the time of extraction, it will seem to you that the middle has not been baked enough. But this is not so. She will finish baking on cooling metal. Then the cookies will turn out to be moderately soft.

With cinnamon

A classic European is considered a recipe according to which cookies are flat, buttery, with clear edges and a soft chewing structure. And, of course, there is always a cinnamon flavor in it.

To prepare it, you will need:

• soft butter: 200 g;
• white sugar: 1 tbsp .;
• brown sugar: 1 packet (50 g);
• eggs: 2 pcs.;
• vanilla extract: 1 tsp;
• oat flour: 500 g;
• baking soda: 1 tsp;
• salt: 1 tsp;
• ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp;
• oatmeal: 350 g

Important! 1/2 cup of oats contains more than 25% of the recommended amount of biotin. This is the main ingredient of vitamin complexes for hair, skin and nails, therefore it must be included in one form or another in the diet.

Step-by-step cooking instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the butter, white, and brown sugar.
2. Beat the eggs one at a time, stirring.
3. Then add vanilla.
4. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a separate bowl, and then put it into the egg-oil mixture.
5. Add the oatmeal, knead the dough. Cover with a towel and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to + 200 ° C. Lubricate the pan with oil.
7. Roll out the dough and cut out a cookie shape.
8. Make decorative furrows on each with a fork dipped in sugar.
9. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Let the cookies cool on a baking sheet for 5 minutes, and then put on a dish for complete cooling.

On fructose

A diet high in fructose sugars, used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, can lead to liver obesity in children, and also increases the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. In recipes for nursing mothers, it is recommended to replace sugar and syrups with fructose. All other ingredients will remain identical to those listed above.

Important! 100 g of oatmeal cookies contains about 400 calories. This is important to know in order to calculate the calorie content of your diet.

When using delicious oatmeal cookies, remember that any product in uncontrolled quantities can be harmful, so do not exceed the calorie content of the diet, and try not to eat more than 3 cookies at a time. So it will be easier to fix the problem if you notice that the dish you eaten did not fit the baby.