Patient's question:
My milk has always been very abundant, and my child simply cannot finish it. It's been really uncomfortable due to the constant engorgement. Does drinking water cause engorgement?Doctor's answer:
Certainly, both soup and water can cause milk engorgement. You can use a breast pump to remove the excess milk. If the baby is eating, store it in the refrigerator. If the baby doesn't finish it, the mother can drink it or discard it.To control milk production, the mother should avoid foods that promote milk production, such as various soups and broths like chicken soup, fish soup, pig trotter soup, tofu soup, etc. The mother can gradually reduce the frequency of breastfeeding. Of course, this doesn't mean starving the baby, but rather using alternative methods like bottle feeding to reduce stimulation to the breasts.