Patient's question:
Does bitter melon make the mother have no milk? In the past two days, the child's 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 the bitterness of 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 causes the insufficient milk supply should first be addressed, and confidence should be boosted, emotions should be stabilized, and even if the milk supply is low, it is necessary to continue breastfeeding. The daily routine should be well-arranged, and excessive stress should be avoided. The diet should be rich in nutrients, and more water, breast milk tea, or vitamins should be consumed. It is also recommended to combine Chinese and Western medicine or acupuncture treatment.(1) Common Chinese herbal formulas include:
- Bupleurum (Chai Hu) 12g, Carthamus (Hong Hua) 9g, Saussurea (Ru Xiang) 9g, Gentian (Mu Tong) 9g, Bupleurum (Chai Hu) 9g, Bupleurum (Chai Hu) 15g, Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) 5g. Take 1 dose daily, decocted with warm water and taken orally.
(2) Western medicine: Take Domperidone 0.03g, 2-3 times daily, for 5 days.
(3) Acupuncture points that can be stimulated include: External Gallbladder 21, Shaohai (HT3), Hegu (LI4), and Moxibustion on the center of the chest (Shan Zhong).