Patient's question:
I have been breastfeeding my child for more than five and a half months since I gave birth. I am still in the lactation period and feeding exclusively with breast milk. During my free time, my milk supply is also sufficient, but I am overly worried that eating something accidentally might lead to a decrease in milk production. Please ask if eating lotus seeds during lactation can cause a decrease in milk supply?Doctor's answer:
Lotus seeds do not cause milk to return. Generally speaking, foods that can help with weaning include malt, barley tea, legumes, and chives. It is best not to eat these foods during breastfeeding. After giving birth, the body's qi and blood are very weak, so you need to eat more warm and nutritious foods and eat less cold foods. Lotus seeds are considered cold foods, so you should eat them in moderation. However, lotus seeds can help postpartum women treat insomnia, poor sleep, spleen deficiency and diarrhea. They can also clear heat, nourish the heart, and calm the mind.