Patient's question:
The baby has been born. Soon, I feel a bit like eating fermented black beans. I heard that eating fermented black beans during breastfeeding can cause milk suppression, but others say it's harmful and won't cause milk suppression. Please ask if eating fermented black beans during postpartum and breastfeeding can cause milk suppression?Doctor's answer:
Lactating mothers can eat a small amount of fermented soybeans appropriately. Fermented soybeans do not affect milk production, but they are a type of fermented food, so it is best to eat them in moderation. The diet for lactating mothers should focus on light, balanced, diverse, fresh, and easily digestible foods. Avoid eating cold or spicy foods, which are highly stimulating. Additionally, salted fermented soybeans have a high salt content, and excessive consumption can interfere with zinc absorption and utilization, affecting the development of the baby's brain cells. Therefore, new mothers should be cautious about eating them.