Patient's question:
The baby is the mother's lifeline. Every step of the diet must be grounded and evidence-based. What to eat to pass the milk, what is good for the baby, all need to be thoroughly investigated. May I ask if drinking tea affects breastfeeding for the baby?Doctor's answer:
After drinking tea, the caffeine in it is absorbed into the mother's milk and then taken in by the baby. This can stimulate the baby's underdeveloped organs such as the respiratory system and gastrointestinal tract, leading to slowed breathing, severe abdominal pain, and unexplained crying or sleep deprivation. Similarly, it has been proven that nursing mothers should avoid consuming caffeine-containing beverages, soft drinks, chocolate, and certain cold medications. Premature infants excrete caffeine from their bodies much more slowly than full-term babies, so it is best for mothers who breastfeed premature infants to avoid drinking caffeine-containing drinks.