Patient's question:
I am 24 years old this year. A few weeks ago, I just gave birth to a baby, and my body is still very weak. Now I am in the postpartum period. To promote milk production, I eat some very greasy foods every day. Does glutinous rice help or hinder milk production?Doctor's answer:
How does glutinous rice help increase milk supply? It depends on the specific preparation method of glutinous rice. If glutinous rice is used to make fermented glutinous rice wine (also known as laozao), it can help increase milk supply. However, simply eating plain glutinous rice porridge will not achieve this effect. If a breastfeeding mother wants to increase her milk supply, she should avoid foods that can cause milk to decrease, such as barley (including barley tea, malted milk powder, whole wheat bread, etc.), as well as chives, ginseng, and pigeon meat. It is recommended to consume more pig trotters, peanuts, crucian carp soup, and fermented glutinous rice wine. These foods can quickly increase milk production, and the more you eat, the faster the milk will come in. Always maintain a good mood and ensure adequate rest in terms of both quantity and quality.