Patient's question:
I am 24 years old this year. Recently, I just gave birth to a baby, and my body is still very weak. I am currently in the postpartum period. To promote milk production, I eat some very greasy foods every day. Does wild chicken soup help increase milk supply or decrease milk supply?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is okay to eat chicken after giving birth. The belief that eating chicken can reduce milk supply lacks scientific evidence. Milk volume is closely related to diet, and if breastfeeding is not frequent, it will gradually decrease until weaning occurs. I suggest you drink more lactation-promoting soups, such as papaya soup, crucian carp soup, pork trotter soybean (peanut) soup, and jujube chicken soup. Rest more during the day and avoid getting cold. I hope my explanation can help you, thank you!