Patient's question:
That day, my milk supply was very abundant and my breasts were full. Because I was shopping for New Year's goods on the street and carrying many things, I suddenly felt a sharp, straight pain in my breasts. After that, my milk supply decreased. I drank pig trotter soup and felt constant waves of pain. Does eating lotus roots during breastfeeding cause milk to decrease?Doctor's answer:
Water chestnuts are rich in starch, protein, glucose, unsaturated fatty acids, and various vitamins such as vitamin B1, B2, and vitamin C, as well as trace elements like carotene, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. They have the functions of strengthening the spleen, boosting energy, anti-cancer, weight loss, and relieving skin diseases. Consuming water chestnuts in moderation during breastfeeding is beneficial because they have diuretic and lactagogue effects. Breastfeeding mothers can prevent kidney stones and promote milk production. Water chestnuts also have anti-cancer properties and provide good therapeutic effects for breast cancer and uterine cancer, which are common among women.