Patient's question:
I'm currently doing postpartum recovery, and my milk supply is very low. The baby isn't getting enough to eat. I heard from older people that edamame can help with weaning, but I'm not sure if it's true. I bought some a day ago and ate some boiled edamame today. Can eating edamame during postpartum recovery lead to weaning?Doctor's answer:
Eating edamame does not cause milk to come back in. Foods that can cause milk to come back in include: malt, Sichuan pepper, star anise, MSG, green beans, tea leaves, hawthorn, chives, fennel, and shiitake mushrooms, etc. Additionally, foods that are cooling, acidic, or too salty can cause milk to come back in, so it's best to eat them in moderation. Edamame contains a lot of plant protein, which is beneficial for the body to absorb, but when eating it, remember to cook it thoroughly, otherwise it can cause diarrhea. Pay attention to a light diet. You can drink some pig trotter soup, chicken soup, fish soup, etc., which are beneficial for milk production.