FAQs
What in the world are lactation cookies?
Lactation cookies contain ingredients called galactagogues like oats, brewers yeast and flaxseed that are historically known to increase breastmilk supply.
Not breastfeeding but find yourself drawn to these insanely mouthwatering cookies? Never fear! They will not give your t-shirts wet patches and you are completely fine to eat them like a normal cookie.
What galactagogues are included in Made to Milk lactation cookies?
Oats - Possesses amazing health properties in addition to being a super galactagogue. They are high in fibre, B vitamins, manganese, phosphorous and magnesium, they are seen as a ‘nourishing’ grain and also a ‘carminative’ in the herbal world. Studies have also shown that oats assist in appetite control (they are a low glycaemic whole grain and help keep you fuller for longer) and weight loss/maintenance. They contain natural phytochemicals (plant chemicals) that improve the immune system defences, they may reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes, lower blood pressure and help to lower cholesterol.
Brewer's Yeast - A good source of iron, chromium and selenium, brewer's yeast also contains several B vitamins, though not B-12. Brewer's yeast has a history of use as a galactagogue.
Flaxseed - High in omega-3 and dietary fibre. It contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and potassium.
Our Coconut & Date Lactation Cookies are Gluten Free. Therefore, the oats have been replaced with quinoa flakes which contain very similar properties. The brewer's yeast has also been omitted and replaced with an extra dose of flaxseed.
When should I start?
Although our goodies are completely safe to consume any time during your pregnancy, we usually recommend starting consistently from around 35-36 weeks. This is especially the case if you are planning on expressing colostrum before your baby arrives.
How many should I eat?
Most mums find that 1-2 cookies a day is all they need! Every mama's body is different so if you need to adjust from this amount per day - go right ahead! You might even find yourself sneaking a couple extra cookies anyway...just because they taste SO DAMN GOOD!
Please keep in mind that lactation cookies are made to compliment an established feeding regime and healthy diet. If you feel like there may be a greater milk supply issue at play, PLEASE contact a lactation consultant or doctor.
How long can I store Made to Milk cookies and packet mixes?
Made to Milk cookies are each individually heat sealed to maintain maximum freshness and have a shelf life of five months from their bake date. We bake our cookies fresh every week so you can be guaranteed to receive the freshest batch possible!
Made to Milk Deluxe Cookie Packet Mixes are also heat sealed and have a shelf life of at least nine months. Once baked, the cookies can then be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Our Deluxe Hot Drink range have 18-24 months shelf life so they are perfect to pop in the pantry for back up!
Shipping
We pump the cookies out here at Made to Milk (pun intended) and our orders are dispatched within 24-48hrs. Please allow us extra time during peak periods and popular product releases.
We are lucky to be working with an express courier who delivers super fast and orders generally arrive in 1-3 business days (in majority of cases overnight!). If your order has not arrived after 3 business days, please contact Toll for a more accurate update.
*Delivery times may vary as Toll can experience delays from time to time which are beyond our control. Once your parcel leaves our warehouse it is in the fate of the Toll gods…please contact Toll for shipping updates.
Unfortunately they cannot deliver to PO boxes or Parcel Lockers so please provide a physical address for delivery.
Shipping is a $12 flat rate with all orders over $100 receiving FREE express shipping!
Returns Policy
Lactation Food Products:
We love our Made to Milk mamas and want to reassure you that if an item is defective, we will accept a return of the item along with a full refund or replacement. Please let Made to Milk know of any defective goods within 3 days of receipt of purchase.
All refunds completed through Afterpay will be less Afterpay's fees as this is charged to us regardless of whether your order is refunded.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer a refund for change of mind after purchase. Maybe a fellow milking mumma might appreciate some cookie goodness? Made to Milk products make great gifts!
Digital Products:
The purchase of all digital products, ebooks, pdf downloads and online content is subject to the following terms and conditions. All customers are advised to review these terms and conditions carefully before making any purchase.
- All digital products, ebooks, pdf downloads, resource material, videos and online content are subject to copyright protection. Each digital product, ebook, pdf download and online content sold is licensed to a single user only. Customers are not allowed to copy, distribute, share and/or transfer the product/s they purchased to any third party or person.
- In case you are not redirected back to our website after purchase or you do not receive an email from us with a link to the product of your purchase, you can immediately contact us with your transaction details, including the email ID through which the payment was made. We will revert back to you with your product details and download link as soon as possible.
- All purchases for digital downloads made on www.madetomilk.com.au are non-refundable or exchangeable. Since the products made available here are intangible, we cannot accept any request for refunds.
By processing your payment with Made to Milk, you are accepting the following terms and conditions regarding any returns of your purchases.
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