For newborns, breast milk stands as the natural and physiologically ideal source of nourishment. It supplies easily absorbed nutrients along with water, enzymes, hormones, immunoglobulins, antimicrobial compounds, oligosaccharides, and living cells — all of which support the infant's growth, gut maturation, and developing immune system. Among postnatal mothers, worry over low or seemingly low milk supply is a frequent source of distress, one that often drives unnecessary formula supplementation or an early end to breastfeeding altogether. Within Ayurveda, Stanya (breast milk) is understood as intimately tied to the nourishment and transformation of Rasa Dhatu. Adequate milk production, in this view, hinges on a wholesome maternal diet, well-functioning Agni, sufficient tissue nourishment, clear Stanyavaha Srotas, balanced Doshas, and a positive emotional state marked by Vatsalya, Harsha, and maternal warmth. When milk supply falls short — termed Stanyakshaya or, more severely, Stanyanasha — the cause may lie in poor nutrition, excessive fasting, a dry diet, physical exhaustion, illness, or emotional states such as anger, grief, fear, and anxiety, along with a lack of affectionate bonding between mother and infant.Classical Ayurvedic texts describe a group of lactation-promoting herbs known as Stanyajanana Mahakashaya, together with various nourishing foods traditionally used to support milk supply — commonly including Shatavari, Vidari, Jivanti, Shali, Shashtika rice, milk, ghee, legumes, and select culinary spices. Modern research on Asparagus racemosus and certain multi-herb formulations has shown promising results for expressed milk volume and the continuation of breastfeeding. That said, this evidence base is still constrained by short observation periods, inconsistent formulations, outcomes based on self-report, and a shortage of long-term data on infant safety. Given this, galactagogues should be considered only as a later step — after issues with latch, positioning, feeding frequency, and inadequate breast emptying have been addressed, and after ruling out maternal or infant-related causes of poor milk transfer.This review takes a critical look at Ayurvedic Stanyajanana Dravya, postnatal dietary practices, and the modern evidence surrounding them, while underscoring that proper technique, frequent and effective suckling, maternal nutrition, and psychosocial support remain the true foundation of successful breastfeeding.