Patient's question:
Due to some factors, I had a miscarriage. Currently, I am recovering at home. I don't feel much discomfort physically. How should I cook chicken soup after a miscarriage?Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that miscarriage, as a forced termination of early pregnancy, is a practice that damages both a woman's qi and blood, as well as her kidney essence. Therefore, after a miscarriage, it is best to nourish the kidney essence and qi and blood. When stewing chicken, it is best to use black chicken, as TCM believes that black chicken has the functions of replenishing deficiency, benefiting postpartum women, and is an excellent choice for postpartum nourishment. The effect of roosters and hens is far inferior, and backyard-raised chickens are definitely more nutritious than those from chicken farms. Ordinary dressed chickens can also be used. Adding an adequate amount of medicinal herbs will enhance the effect even more. You can add an ample amount of Astragalus to replenish qi, red dates to nourish qi and blood, and goji berries to enrich kidney yin.