Patient's question:
Ask a TCM expert! Can traditional Chinese medicine be added to soups during postpartum period? I'm weak, often sweat excessively, have cold joints, a split in the middle of my tongue, spleen deficiency, and stomach cold. I'm still breastfeeding—will it affect the child?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, it can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine. However, it is still important to consider breastfeeding to prevent milk suppression. Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning ensures that the painful area is not exposed to cold. During the postpartum period, it is advisable to minimize holding the baby and doing household chores, avoid contact with cold water, and do not wear slippers without a back. Eat more foods rich in calcium or take sufficient calcium supplements. If the pain does not stabilize, under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine, therapies such as herbal steam baths, dietary prescriptions, or herbal medicine consumption can be adopted.