Patient's question:
Does bitter melon make the mother have no milk? In the past two days, the mother suddenly had no milk, and there haven't been much changes in her diet, except that she ate bitter melon in the first three days.Doctor's answer:
Hello: It's not much related to eating bitter gourd! It is recommended to actively pursue lactation treatment. If a lactating mother's milk supply is insufficient, methods should be adopted to increase milk production. What is the reason for the insufficient milk supply? First, it is necessary to encourage the mother, maintain a positive attitude, and continue to breastfeed even if the milk supply is low; arrange a proper diet and rest, avoid excessive fatigue, and maintain a balanced diet rich in nutrients. Drink more fluids, such as breast milk, or take vitamin B6 or folic acid supplements. At the same time, you can also combine Chinese medicine, acupuncture, or moxibustion treatment.(1) Common Chinese herbal formulas include:
- TCM formula: 10 grams of Eucommia ulmoides, 10 grams of fermented glutinous rice, 12 grams of pangolin scales, 9 grams of Impatiens balsamina, 9 grams of Akebia cordata, 15 grams of prepared aconite, 10 grams of Terminalia chebula, and 5 grams of safflower. Take once a day, decocted and taken orally.
(2) Western medicine: Take 0.03 grams of Domperidone, 2-3 times a day, for 5 days.
(3) Acupuncture points can be selected for external use, Shaoyang, Sanjie, Hegu, and moxibustion on the Xuanzhong acupoint.