11/23/2025
Breastmilk isn’t just a physical secretion — in Ayurveda, it’s the expression of rasa dhatu, the very first layer of nourishment our bodies create.
It’s the same fluid that carries hydration, nutrients, and prana… and it’s also deeply connected to our emotions, thoughts, and inner state.
This is why so many mothers notice their milk shift when their hearts shift.
Stress, overthinking, rushing, sleep deprivation — even subtle emotional tension — can “dry” rasa. Ayurveda calls this rasakshaya, a depletion of the first tissue. It can show up as low supply, a “lighter” or more difficult letdown, or that feeling of being mentally stretched thin.
And the opposite is true too.
When a mother feels supported, nourished, rested, and emotionally held… her rasa expands. Milk flows with more ease. Feeding feels softer, sweeter, more connected. Babies sense this too — the bond becomes calmer, deeper, more attuned.
This is why postpartum care is not a luxury in Ayurveda — it’s medicine for mother and baby.
Warm food. Steady meals. Hydration. Grounding oils. Little pockets of rest. Emotional gentleness.
These aren’t small things… they are physiologic nourishment for your rasa, and therefore your milk.
If you’re breastfeeding right now, let this be your reminder:
Supporting your emotional world is supporting your baby’s nourishment.
Your body is wise. Your heart is part of the biology. And your milk is an extension of both. 💛✨
Share this with a new mama who might need this kind of reassurance today — and tell me in the comments what strengthens your milk flow and your emotional wellbeing.
