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Friday, 04 Aug 2023 10:45 WIB
Various supplements and herbal medicines with the lure of breast milk boosters are now widely sold. Prices vary, some are cheap, some are quite expensive. (Istockphoto/ Amax Photo)
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Various supplements and herbal medicines with the lure BUT Booster is now widely sold in the market. Prices vary, some are cheap some are quite expensive.
These herbal supplements and medicines are said to be made from natural ingredients which can indeed increase breast milk production. Not a few mothers try to take supplements and herbal medicines for smooth milk.
The fact is that the lactation counselor general practitioner at Pondok Indah Hospital (RSPI) in South Jakarta, Fitra Sukrita Irsal, said that taking supplements or herbal medicines to facilitate breastfeeding should not be done.
“It is better not to use it, there is no recommendation from any medical personnel to take supplements or herbs which are claimed to be able to facilitate breast milk production,” Fitra said during an exclusive media interview on Tips for Successful Breastfeeding for Working Mothers, Thursday (3/8).
According to Fitri, these herbal medicines or supplements usually contain a variety of foods that are thought to increase breast milk production, for example spinach leaves to katuk.
The problem is, when used as a supplement or medicine, the leaves are used in large quantities and are often mixed with certain chemicals.
“Here is the problem, because the amount can be excessive, for just one capsule there can be a lot. Not to mention the chemical mixture in the manufacturing process which is actually dangerous for the milk your little one drinks,” he said.
Therefore, Fitra recommends that mothers eat certain foods that are considered to directly increase milk production. For example, instead of taking katuk leaf supplements, it would be better if you eat katuk leaf vegetables directly.
“It’s healthier, the dosage is also right. So it’s best to avoid supplements or herbs. Apart from being expensive, there must be a tendency to add chemicals which are actually dangerous for your little one,” he said.
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