Patient's question:
My wife is on maternity leave, and today she really wants to eat baked sweet potatoes. She also needs to feed the baby. Can my wife eat sweet potatoes?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is actually okay to eat sweet potatoes during breastfeeding. Sweet potatoes not only aid digestion and boost energy but also provide the mother's body with various vitamins, which are beneficial for both the mother and the baby's health. However, when the baby has diarrhea, it is best for mothers to avoid eating sweet potatoes, as they have a laxative effect and may worsen the baby's diarrhea. Additionally, eating too many sweet potatoes can easily lead to bloating in mothers.