Patient's question:
Can malt water, chives, and ginseng be consumed together during weaning? Are there any side effects to taking weaning shots?Doctor's answer:
Hello:Gradually weaning the baby is a good approach. Start by reducing one breastfeeding session each day and replacing it with formula milk. After two or three days, reduce another breastfeeding session... Leave the nighttime feeding for last. This way, the baby won’t feel sudden discomfort, and the mother won’t experience engorgement due to abrupt weaning. With this method, the milk can usually be completely stopped within one to two weeks. If engorgement occurs, use a breast pump to express the milk completely. Repeat this the next time you feel engorged. As the baby’s milk intake decreases, milk secretion will gradually reduce. Heat compresses and massages can also help.
There are three main methods for weaning and reducing milk supply: natural weaning, medication-induced weaning, and dietary weaning.
Eat foods that can inhibit milk production, such as: malt water, chives, ginseng, etc.
Malt Congee: This congee helps reduce milk supply.
Ingredients:
- 150g of glutinous rice
- 50g of raw malt and 50g of roasted malt
- A of brown sugar
Instructions:
1. Place the malt in a pot and add a sufficient amount of water to decoct. Strain the liquid.
2. In a separate pot, add the decocted liquid and glutinous rice to cook into congee. Once the congee is ready, stir in brown sugar until dissolved.
If you are using a weaning injection, consult your doctor for specific details.