Patient's question:
My wife just had a cesarean section. My mother said she needs to nourish her body. Can she eat Poria cocos after a cesarean section?Doctor's answer:
If you have just undergone a cesarean section, avoid over-nourishing within the first two weeks. Since a cesarean section is also a surgical procedure performed under anesthesia, the gastrointestinal absorption function of the mother needs time to fully recover. In the two weeks after delivery, it is advisable to drink plenty of soups to nourish the stomach while also stimulating milk production. After two weeks, you can consider appropriate nourishment. Ingredients like Poria and ginseng should be used in extremely small amounts, as excessive consumption can cause digestive issues and may also interfere with milk production.