Patient's question:
Hello expert!My wife's milk is not enough for our son to eat. What should I do? I heard that eating crucian carp, especially the head, is very nutritious for milk production. Also, boiling pig spinal cord soup is said to be very effective. I don’t know if these methods are correct, and whether there are any effective ways to boost milk production.
Thank you
Doctor's answer:
Hello: The diet you mentioned has a very good effect. If the milk supply of the lactating mother is insufficient, it is necessary to adopt methods to increase milk production. Regardless of the cause of milk insufficiency, it is important to first encourage the lactating mother to build confidence in breastfeeding, maintain a positive mood, and continue to breastfeed on schedule even if the milk supply is low. Proper arrangements should be made for diet and daily routines, avoiding overexertion and ensuring adequate sleep. The diet should be rich in nutrition, and it is recommended to consume more chicken soup, fish soup, rib soup, crucian carp soup, or pig trotter soup. Multiple vitamins should be taken orally, and it is also recommended to combine traditional Chinese and Western medicine or acupuncture treatment.(1) Common traditional Chinese medicine formulas include: 9g of Wangbuluoxing, 12g of Chuanshanjia, 9g of Louru, 9g of Mutong, 9g of Danggui, 15g of Zaohuangqi, 20g of Dangshen, and 15g of Danshen. The dosage is 1 dose per day, decocted with water. The Chinese medicine can also be stewed with 1 pair of pig trotters.
(2) Western medicine can be taken in the form of 0.03g of thyroxine, 2-3 times per day, for 5 consecutive days.