Oatmeal Post-Opt LP

"Is my baby getting enough? ..."

• Why can't I pump 10+ ounces at a time?

• Why don't I have a giant freezer stash?

• What’s wrong with ME?

Did I drink enough water? Did I get enough sleep? Was that wine last night a bad idea? Did I ruin my supply for good? Will I have to supplement with formula?

It was the kind of anxiety that I felt in my whole body, like a hot wave that made my heart race, muscles tense, and felt like a two-ton truck was parked on my chest.

I felt like I was failing. Failing at making milk. Failing at feeding my baby. Failing as a MOM.

And it was ridiculous, of course: there is so much more to being a mom than feeding your baby. But I loved breastfeeding and I wanted so badly to continue.

I knew that milk production is a supply and demand system: you need to empty your breasts frequently and completely to signal your brain to make more milk. If you don't do this, nothing else matters.

I knew this so I fed and pumped frequently, but I also became really thoughtful about what I was eating and drinking at the same time. And I started doing A LOT of reading about galactagogues. 

"Galactagogues..."

If you haven’t heard the word “galactagogue,” it’s food or herb that is thought to support milk production.

Maybe someone told you to eat oatmeal or drink a beer.

 

Different cultures all around the world have foods they feed to breastfeeding mothers. Traditions that are handed down by generations and generations of women. 

And while clinical trials of galactagogues are limited, there are herbs have been studied and have shown to have a positive impact on milk production. 

For example, in one study, lactating women taking silymarin, the compound found in milk thistle, for 63 days had an 85% increase in milk volume on day 63 . And another study showed that mothers given silymarin produced 43% more milk than mothers given the placebo.¹

I spent hours researching milk-boosting foods and herbs, and I wanted to incorporate them into my diet, but when I looked for lactation foods...

"I didn't like my options..."

Just look at these lists of ingredients from a sample of the lactation cookies and bars that appear in the top results of Amazon:

They are basically just sweets with the word "lactation" written somewhere on the label. They’re sweetened with refined sugar, have poor nutritional quality, and few, if any, proven galactagogues.

No thanks.

 

I couldn't find something "done for you" that wasn't just a sugar-laden treat, so I started sourcing my own ingredients and making my own lactation smoothies at home.

"But there was one big problem with this..."

 

The homemade smoothies weren’t fast, easy, or convenient.

 

And as a new mom — and a working mom at that—  this was a big hurdle.

Every time I wanted a smoothie, I had to pull everything out and stand in front of the blender, measuring out each ingredient one by one. Then I had to put it all away and clean everything up.

And do that every time.

 

Now I know it doesn’t SOUND like a lot of work or very time consuming, but you’re a mom, you get it.

"You're busy & there's no time for extras..."

If anything takes extra time or effort, you just don't get to it. Even if it’s really good for you.

When I first started with galactagogues, I was making a smoothie a day. And then it was one every other day. And then one every couple of days. And finally I wasn’t drinking them with any kind of consistency to feel the benefit.

 

Yes the pre-made lactation bars were convenient, but they're not good for you.

And the lactation cookie and muffin mixes? ... Well they're neither healthy nor convenient. Even if they were good for you, you'd have to mix them with eggs and oil, drop them onto the cookie sheet, bake them—probably in multiple batches. 

Again, not hard, but do you have time?

No.

 

"Tasted like poo..."

I found some powdered supplements and they tasted like, well, poo. The teas tasted bad too and some had questionable herbs in them. 

 

I tried supplements in pill form but... MOM BRAIN… I didn’t always remember to take them, so I didn't get any real benefit.

One thing I never forgot to do? 

Eat.

Right?

You’re hungry ALL the time when you’re nursing.

And I was already eating oatmeal most mornings since it's one of the top-recommended galactagogues. So I started wondering:

Could I incorporate the galactagogues I was putting in my smoothies into my oatmeal instead?

 

"I was skeptical..."

I was skeptical, but I wanted to find out.

Why skeptical?

Well milk thistle, shatavari and brewer's yeast (three of my favorite galactagogues) have strong, earthy flavors. I wanted to use them, but I didn't want to have to add a ton of sugar to hide them.

I made batch after batch of oatmeal to figure how to add the galactagogues without making the oatmeal a weird consistency or flavor

And it took A LOT of trial and error to get right.

 

Fast forward through MANY rounds of test recipes and I had created an instant oatmeal that was easy, nutritious, delicious and packed full of galactagogues.

I was ecstatic.

 

It tasted great mixed with just water and even better with coconut or oat milk for an extra lactation boost.

Introducing the first-ever Lactation Instant Oatmeal

It is soy free, fenugreek free and vegan.

It has milk thistle, shatavari root, flax seeds, oats, brewers yeast and sunflower lecithin - my favorite “secret ingredient” for helping with milk extraction and preventing clogged ducts.

(more on those ingredients below)

 

The earthy flavors of the galactagogues are balanced with as little sugar as possible... and ONLY sugar from natural sources like dried apples, pure dehydrated maple syrup, and unrefined coconut sugar.

"Delicious..."

 

I loved it, so I shared it with my friends who were also breastfeeding and they loved it too.

"Can I get some for my sister? Can I give some to my cousin?” “Can you send some to my friend?” 

I kept hearing this, and I realized I was on to something. I had never seen an instant oatmeal for lactation support. Let alone one that was:

• Done for you and perfectly portioned with evidence-based galactagogues...
• Great tasting mixed with just water and even better with milk...
• Super convenient. Pre-portioned into single servings that only take about 2 minutes to prepare and seconds to clean up.

 

I'd seen overnight lactation oats at one point, but the prep instructions required buying and mixing in additional ingredients... “Chop exactly two dates. Add ½ tablespoon nut butter." And so on.

The name “overnight oats” made it sound easy and “done for you,” but it really wasn't.

"So easy..."

 

What I had made and packaged for friends was so easy: Empty a single-serve packet into a bowl, add water or milk, microwave and eat. Done.

 

You can make it in two minutes with a baby on your hip and only one hand free!

It’s so easy you can actually stick with it.

I knew I wanted to share these oats with more breastfeeding moms, so I got to work.

And I won’t bore you with the details of sourcing ingredients, sourcing suppliers, finding commercial kitchens, figuring out packaging and so on.... because a year later, here we are, and I’m so excited to share these Lactation Instant Oats with you.

"Important..."

The feedback has been awesome and I'm so excited for you to try them, but I want to warn you in advance, there are three very important things you need to know if you're thinking of trying these Lactation Instant Oats:

1. They are BRAND NEW and, as such, I did not make very many packages to start.

2. To celebrate their launch, I'm selling them for a super low price so I can get more women to try them and get more comments and reviews. But that means they'll sell out even faster so you REALLY don't want to wait if you're considering giving them a try.

3. I want to make it a no-brainer to try them today, so I'm selling them at a low, low price and offering a money-back guarantee. If you try Avidly Lactation Instant Oats and aren't happy for any reason, I'll give you a full refund (less shipping), no questions asked.

So check out the ingredients and FAQs below and then don't wait to try Avidly Lactation Instant Oats. I don't want you to miss out on this super low intro price or the satisfaction guarantee.

Try them today and give yourself a quick, easy and convenient way to nourish your body and support a healthy milk supply.