Patient's question:
Does breastfeeding mom eating pickled vegetables cause milk to decrease? If it does, what should she do? What precautions should she take?Doctor's answer:
Eating pickled vegetables during lactation may cause milk to reflux. Pickled vegetables have a great taste, being sour and sweet, which can stimulate appetite and promote digestion. Small amounts of pickled vegetables can be consumed while breastfeeding, but it is not advisable to eat too much at once, as the strong acidity and salt content in pickled vegetables may affect the health of breast milk. Pickled vegetables can be eaten during lactation, but it is best to consume them in moderation. After all, pickled vegetables are not a healthy food and are considered aed food. Whether during pregnancy or after, expectant mothers should pay attention to their daily diet while breastfeeding. They should avoid excessively greasy, spicy, cool, salty, or out-of-season foods.