Patient's question:
Because the breast milk supply is low, the baby is not eating enough. I want to ask if drinking more soup and water will increase breast milk?Doctor's answer:
Since new mothers have a higher basal metabolic rate than the average person, they sweat more and also produce milk, requiring more water intake. Therefore, drinking more soup during lactation is very beneficial. For new mothers, fish soup, chicken soup, and meat soup are all very nutritious, rich in soluble amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and many other nutrients. The amount of water a new mother consumes is closely related to milk production. Therefore, if water intake is insufficient, milk production will be significantly reduced. To ensure adequate milk supply, it is important to drink more soup and fluids.