Why eat lactation cookies?

Lactation cookies are healthy, delicious and can support a breastfeeding mother by increasing milk supply. They work by using food ingredients called galactogogues, that increase prolactin (which stimulates milk production), plus containing carbohydrates and protein for energy.

 

How do the cookies work? Why do they increase milk supply?

Lactation cookies use active ingredients called galactogues, which increase breast milk production by stimulating prolactin. The active ingredients in our cookies include brewers yeast, flaxseed meal and oats. 

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Are lactation cookies safe for the whole family (including children)?

Yes, ingredients are natural and safe – but only mum will have an increased supply. If you or your family have specific dietary needs, please let us know.

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What flavours do you offer? How many can I choose?

Cookies include your choice of any two of the following ingredients:

Chocolate, chocolate chips (milk, dark, caramel or white), peanut butter, coconut, cranberries, dates, sultanas, nuts, honey or maple syrup. If we don't have a flavour that you would like, get in touch. If you're not sure what you like, maybe consider a trial pack with multiple flavours.

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What is the difference between maintenance and boost levels?

This description refers to the strength of the active ingredients that increase milk supply – called galactogogues. If you are wanting to maintain your supply – for example while bub is unable to feed for health reasons, bub is weaning but you’re unsure of when to drop feeds, or if you are going back to work and want to pump in place of feeds – choose this level. If you are wanting to increase supply – for example, if you feel you are not making enough to meet baby’s demands (eg. When establishing supply, baby is tube fed and you want to increase supply to pump, baby is sick and demanding more milk or regresses on weaning), choose this level.

 

How are the cookies priced?

Maintenance               6 / $12.00               12 / $20.00

Boost                            6 / $15.00                12 / $25.00

Dietary adjustment

or third flavour          6 / +$3.00                12 / + $5.00

 A few examples: 12 x boost (choc chip/peanut butter) = $25.00

                               12 x boost (choc chip/peanut butter) DF = $30

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Can I get a mixed dozen? Can I choose two different flavour combinations of six for the same price of a dozen. 

Yes you can! For example, if you'd like 6 chocolate with white chocolate chips and 6 dark chocolate chips with cranberries - this would be $20 for maintenance or $25 for boost.

 

Why do boost cookies cost more than maintenance?

Boost cookies contain more of the active ingredients, therefore cost more to make.

 

Why do dietary adjustments cost more?

The ingredients to cater to most dietary adjustments are more expensive, or may have to be ordered additionally.

 

What dietary needs can you cater to?

Vegan, gluten free, nut free, dairy free, sugar free, low FODMAP, IBS. If you have specific questions, please get in touch. Any dietary substitutions will be discussed with your specifically to ensure your needs are met.

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Can I see the ingredient list? I want to know exactly what I am eating.

Of course. Our cookie dough contains oats*, wholemeal flour, free range egg, vegetable oil, brown sugar, flaxseed meal*, brewer’s yeast*, salt, cinnamon, vanilla essence and water. Then, you can select your flavours. (*Active ingredients). 

 

I am gluten intolerant. How do you change the ingredients?

Any dietary substitutions will be discussed with your specifically. Options include coconut or corn flour and your choice of ingredients (some chocolates contain gluten).

 

I am dairy intolerant. How do you change the ingredients?

Any dietary substitutions will be discussed with your specifically. Options include vegan chocolate or alternative ingredients.

 

I am vegan. How do you change the ingredients?

Any dietary substitutions will be discussed with your specifically. Options include using applesauce in place of egg and vegan chocolate as an alternative ingredient.

 

I am allergic to nuts. How do you change the ingredients?

Any dietary substitutions will be discussed with your specifically. Options include discussing your choice of ingredients.

 

I have IBS/follow low FODMAP diet. How do you change the ingredients?

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Any dietary substitutions will be discussed with your specifically. Options include substituting for cornflour and vegan ingredients. Additionally, we may advise you regarding flaxseed meal and whole grains.

 

I am sugar-free/diabetic. How do you change the ingredients?

Any dietary substitutions will be discussed with your specifically. Options include using dates as sweetener and checking your choice of ingredients (including sugar-free chocolate).

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How do I get my cookies? Can I collect them? Do you deliver or post them?

If you are local to the Gold Coast, you can collect onsite from Reedy Creek. Delivery with 15kms is $10 and postage is $12.00. If you are doing a bulk order, delivery is a flat rate and postage only increases with weight.

 

How long do the cookies last? Can I freeze them?

These cookies last two weeks out of the fridge or three weeks in the fridge. They can be frozen from fresh (best) or frozen later on.

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How many cookies can I eat?

How a mother's body responds to the active ingredients for milk production will vary. Most mothers will notice an increase in milk within 12 hours. We recommend limiting your intake to two cookies per day, keeping conscious of your milk production initially.

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