Patient's question:
Please ask what should be noted in the diet during lactation, and whether the mother will be infected with the disease while the baby is breastfeeding? What diseases can be transmitted through breastfeeding?Doctor's answer:
During lactation, foods should not be consumed because they can enter the infant's body through breast milk, affecting the baby's health. However, consuming small amounts of flavorings such as pepper and vinegar is still acceptable.During lactation, chocolate should not be eaten because the theobromine in chocolate can seep into breast milk and accumulate in the infant's body. Theobromine can harm the nervous system and heart, relax muscles, increase urine output, and cause indigestion and restlessness in the infant. Consuming excessive chocolate can also affect the mother's appetite and lead to weight gain.
During lactation, foods that suppress milk production should be avoided, such as chives, malt water, and ginseng.
During lactation, pickled fish and meat should not be consumed. The daily salt intake for adults is typically 4.5–9 grams, but based on personal habits, avoid completely avoiding salt or eating too much. Excessive salt consumption by lactating mothers can increase the burden on the kidneys, which is harmful to kidney health, and may also raise blood pressure.
5. During lactation, fried foods should be avoided. Fried foods are difficult to digest, and the digestive system of postpartum mothers is weaker. Additionally, the nutritional value of fried foods is significantly reduced during the frying process, which is not beneficial for recovery.
6. During lactation, excessive MSG should be avoided. Consuming MSG can severely affect the development of the infant. For infants under 12 weeks, it can lead to intellectual decline and delayed growth and development. Lactating mothers should ideally avoid MSG during this period and never overindulge in it for the sake of flavor.