Patient's question:
I am on my 24th day of postpartum confinement and really want to eat rice noodles. Is that okay? I am breastfeeding the baby, will it affect him?Doctor's answer:
Rice noodles are a food with relatively average nutritional value, offering very few beneficial nutrients to the body besides starch. Moreover, rice noodles are quite chewy, making them difficult to chew and not easily digested by the stomach and intestines. Therefore, it is not advisable for postpartum women to eat rice noodles during the postpartum period. Not only do they offer no health benefits, but they may also affect the digestive function of postpartum women, potentially leading to diarrhea in severe cases. During the postpartum period, it is essential for women to focus on high-nutritional-value foods and consume more soups, which are the most beneficial for health. Additionally, the nutrients in soups are more comprehensive, not only helping with milk production but also being very beneficial for the overall health of postpartum women.