Lactation Hot Chocolate with Collagen (DF, SF)

Ingredients: Organic Peruvian Cacao powder, Organic Coconut Sugar, Brewer's Yeast (From Wheat*), Bovine Hydrolysed collagen peptides, Himalayan pink salt

(*Contains: Wheat & Gluten, May Contain: Tree Nuts)

Expiry Date approximately 6 months from purchase

Drink 1 cup a day for a mild effect, and up to 3 cups a day for a full effect. 

Suitable in pregnancy or breastfeeding/pumping

HOT CHOCOLATE

1. Warm 1 cup of milk (of your choice, we love oat milk!)

2. Add 1 tablespoon of drinking chocolate, stir until mixed in

3. Sit back and enjoy mama

ICED CHOCOLATE

1. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of drinking chocolate with a small amount of boiling water

2. Chill in fridge until cool

3. Add 1 cup of your choice of cold milk

4. Add ice cubes or 

ice cream and blitz in blender

5. Sit back and enjoy mama

The Australia Breastfeeding Association states DEMAND = SUPPLY. In conjunction with any lactation tea, hot chocolate or hot chocolate, removing milk from the breast is the best way to support the supply . See our blog on the best time to consume lactation foods

How long does breast milk last in the fridge? 

Breastmilk can be stored for up to 4 days in the fridge. Breastmilk can also be stored for up to 6 months. However, once defrosted any remaining breastmilk will need to be discarded. It is also recommended that all stored milk is correctly labelled and dated before freezing. 

Caffeine in Hot Chocolate? 

It is important to understand caffeine occurs naturally in foods, such as coffee, tea, herbs and cacao related products.
However, according to Food Legislation, the only products that have to have a mandatory statement for caffeine are the ones containing guarana or any other type of caffeine extract. Therefore cacao or chocolate related products do not have any caffeine declaration on the label.
Our products with cacao powder will contain residual levels of caffeine, however they have not been measured. It is the same as any other chocolate product (for example chocolate bars)

Can you take collagen when pregnant?

Naturopaths and studies have shown that it is entirely safe to consume collagen during pregnancy. Collagen works to boost the elasticity of your skin, bones, cartilage and much more, allowing you to feel beautiful from the inside out while carrying your baby.

Do lactation supplements actually work? 

Lactation supplements have been shown to increase breast milk supply in the majority of women. With over 100+ 5 star reviews, why not give it a try?

Cacao - Being rich in a type of polyphenol, cacao has multiple benefits:

Antioxidants - Raw organic cacao has an amazing ORAC score of 98,000 per 100g, vs blueberries at a mere 2,400. ORAC scores measure the ability of antioxidants to absorb free radicals. 
Highest Plant-Based Source of Iron - Cacao is the highest plant-based source of iron known to man, at 7.3mg per 100g. This compares to beef and lamb at 2.5mg, and spinach at 3.6mg. Iron deficiency is common in 6 months to 3-year-olds. 
Source of Magnesium - Raw organic cacao is one of the highest plant-based sources of magnesium. Magnesium is important for a healthy heart helping convert glucose into energy and enabling your child's brain to work with laser-sharp clarity and focus.  
Tryptophan to help sleep - Tryptophan is the amino acid helping you get to sleep and stay asleep. Combined with low glycemic index carbohydrates it converts to melatonin in the brain. It takes just one hour for tryptophan to teach the brain and trigger sleep.
More Calcium Than Cow’s Milk- Raw Organic Cacao has more calcium than cow’s milk, at 160 mg per 100g vs only 125 mg per 100 ml of milk. 
A Natural Mood Elevator - Cacao contains– serotonin, tryptophan, tyrosine, and phenylethylamine. These neurotransmitters are associated with feelings of well-being, and happiness, and can even alleviate depression.

Brewers Yeast (From Wheat) - It is high in protein, B vitamins, iron, selenium, zinc and potassium. It contains prebiotics like beta-glucan, for gut and immune health. And compounds called nucleotides which have recently been associated with increased energy and endurance. It contains a Glucose Tolerance Factor that assists blood sugar management. Brewers Yeast may also help increase milk production when you are lactating.

Coconut Sugar - This is a natural sugar from the coconut palm. Coconut Sugar has higher levels of zinc, iron and calcium than granulated sugar. It also has trace amounts of phytonutrients and antioxidants and some Inulin - a prebiotic which feeds healthy bacteria and slows glucose absorption.

Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides - Collagen peptides are formed by enzymatic hydrolisation of bovine (cow) protein and as a nutritional supplement, are supportive of the body's natural processes.

Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the body. In fact, collagen is “the main structural protein that forms the connective tissue throughout our body, from the skin to bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments

Collagen peptides are rich in glycine, proline and hydroxyproline which allow for optimal maintenance and repair of tissues. This is so important after childbirth. The birthing process usually needs 6 weeks of repair and healing, but that will be more where there has been a caesarian birth, episiotomy or tears etc. Adequate protein for this repair process can make a big difference both in the rate of healing and the final result.

Collagen peptides also provide an energy source - always helpful for breastfeeding mothers.

ORDERS SHIPPED SAME DAY BEFORE 1PM (excluding preorders or sale periods)

All orders over $80 free standard shipping (Australia only)

Standard Post $10 - Standard shipping times apply (estimate 2-5 business days, usually)

Express with Australia Post  $15 - Estimate 1-2 business days delivery

We are located in Australia. All standard Australian order are sent either via Australia Post or Aramex. Express order are sent with Express Australia Post

We know you need help right now mama, so all orders are sent same day if ordered before 1pm NSW time

Purchases made on weekends and public holidays will be processed on the next business day.

All dispatch and delivery times are estimates only and may be subject to delays due to processing and postal/carrier delays and matters beyond our control.

Shipping notifications will be sent when the parcel has been dispatched.

Authority To Leave
If you have not given authority to leave the parcel, and if you are not at home to receive your delivery a delivery attempt notice will be left and your order will be left at your local post office for collection.

Delivery Conditions
Once a delivery has been picked up by the courier, it is no longer our responsibility. It is the customer’s responsibility to inform us if an order has not arrived.

Please contact us if you have any issues with delivery or delays. 

Please note delivery time frames cannot be guaranteed. In some instances, it is not always possible due to unforeseen circumstances or events beyond our control.