Patient's question:
Can breastfeeding mothers eat millet wine egg drop soup? It's the kind you buy at convenience stores, where millet wine is mixed with water and boiled for about 15 minutes, then eggs and tangyuan are added. Elders say it helps with milk production. I've been eating it for a month and a half, one bowl a day. Is there any harm to the baby?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, women during lactation are generally more frail. Therefore, they should consume more foods with warming properties, such as various types of poultry, fish, meat, milk, and soy products. Additionally, they can eat foods like red dates and brown sugar to replenish qi. However, it is best to eat less or avoid many cooling fruits. The food "jiu niang dan hua tang" (fermented rice egg flower soup) can be consumed in moderation. For postpartum women, this dish has the effects of nourishing blood, promoting blood circulation, clearing heat, detoxifying, and stimulating milk production. However, it should not be overeaten, as excessive consumption may lead to symptoms such as stomach upset and irritability in the baby.