Patient's question:
I am 23 years old. On the 12th day of postpartum, I had a high fever and was hospitalized for three days due to inflammation and hypokalemia, receiving intravenous drips for five days. During the fever and after discharge, I did not breastfeed the baby. Now my milk supply is low. Can drinking turtle soup help increase milk production?Doctor's answer:
Hello, turtle soup is good for milk production and works quite well. This type of turtle soup is a warming food that helps with milk production during breastfeeding. If you usually don't produce much milk, you can eat more crucian carp soup, pig trotter soup, and chicken soup. Massaging your breasts can also help stimulate milk production. Turtle soup doesn't necessarily make your milk flow more, but it can aid digestion and provide nutrients. However, it is considered a cooling food, so it's not advisable to consume too much. As long as you maintain a balanced diet, improve deep sleep, stay in a good mood, and increase the frequency of suckling, your milk supply will gradually increase.