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. Will eating onions cause milk to come back?Doctor's answer:
Onions are not a food that helps with weaning, and eating them will not cause weaning. During breastfeeding, it is recommended not to eat them raw; it is better to cook them first. After cooking, onions should not lead to excessive bowel movements. Onions are pungent foods, containing compounds like allicin found in garlic and onions, which have a strong aroma. For people with poor gastrointestinal health, eating too many onions can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. Onions have anti-aging, blood vessel-protecting, and antioxidant effects, which are beneficial for healthy individuals. However, excessive bowel movements during breastfeeding are not advisable.