Patient's question:
During the postpartum period, it is said that one is not allowed to eat coriander as it is believed to reduce milk production. However, after the postpartum period, there has been no noticeable decrease in milk supply even after consuming it. Is it okay to eat it then?Doctor's answer:
Foods that are generally considered to help wean breastfeeding include: malt sugar, hawthorn, chives, Sichuan pepper, star anise, green beans, ginseng, mushrooms, eggplant, black fungus, rolled oats, and roasted malt, etc. Coriander is unlikely to affect milk production. If you don’t plan to wean, I suggest you pay more attention to your diet and avoid spicy or irritating foods. It’s also important to get plenty of rest and drink more broth or similar fluids, which can help boost milk production.