Patient's question:
I had a vaginal birth, but had an episiotomy and stitched it with five stitches. My baby is one week old now. The wound still hurts, and I often sweat a lot. Recently, my mother-in-law has been cooking a lot of soup for me to increase milk production, but I don't want to drink it. How should I eat during postpartum recovery?Doctor's answer:
Postpartum women's confinement meals require comprehensive nutrition and a light diet. The key is to replenish nutrients promptly without over-nutrition. Pay attention to a light diet and try to avoid consuming too much, greasy food, such as fried dough sticks, pastries, and other fried foods with high sugar content. Greasy foods may not be digested promptly by the's body, leading to fat accumulation and thus affecting recovery and health.