Patient's question:
I am a 24-year-old woman, and I have been breastfeeding my child since birth. My milk supply was not very abundant to begin with, so I pay close attention to my diet, fearing that I might experience a decrease in milk production. Therefore, I would like to know if eating perch during breastfeeding can lead to a decrease in milk supply.Doctor's answer:
Eating perch will never cause a decrease in milk production. Perch itself is very nutritious, not only containing rich protein but also providing the energy the body needs, protecting vision, and containing a variety of vitamins that can promote lactation. Therefore, eating perch during breastfeeding will not reduce milk production but rather increase milk secretion. It is recommended to cook perch soup or stew perch during lactation, as both methods can positively enhance milk production. Thus, there is no scientific basis for the claim that eating perch reduces milk production. It is also advisable to consume other types of fish during breastfeeding, as they also have lactogenic effects. Additionally, drinking more chicken soup and meat soup can also help increase milk production.