Patient's question:
Baby is only 14 days old, but the wife's milk has always been insufficient. She needs to supplement with formula after nursing two breasts each time. How long does it take for what the mother eats to turn into breast milk?Doctor's answer:
Usually, for first-time mothers, milk production is a very complex issue, especially when there is insufficient milk supply at the time of the baby's birth. You should still primarily use more soups and broths, such as pig trotter soup and crucian carp soup, and avoid foods that promote milk suppression, such as chives, fennel, and star anise. At the same time, the baby should be exposed to the nipple more often to stimulate milk production. In traditional Chinese medicine, tongcao (a type of herb) is commonly used, often added to stewed pork feet to enhance milk supply.