Patient's question:
Ate some soup with black pepper, and it feels like my milk supply might have decreased a bit. Not sure if it's just my.Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is not explicitly stated whether it should be used or not, but people with dry mouth and blood loss should avoid pepper, and postpartum women fit both of these conditions. Chives are foods that suppress milk production and can cause milk to decrease. Foods that reduce milk production also include: malt, Sichuan pepper, star anise, tea, hawthorn, fennel, ginseng, pork liver, winter mushrooms, vinegar, etc. Pigeon soup is highly nourishing and very beneficial for postpartum recovery. Currently, there are no reports of it causing milk to decrease. Rest more after giving birth, increase your nutrition, stay in a good mood, and take good care of yourself. Wishing you and your baby health.