What can eat during postpartum recovery?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Gradually transition from a liquid diet to a normal diet. After giving birth, the digestive system needs time to recover, so in the first few days postpartum, you can choose some easily digestible foods. You can transition from congee to thin rice porridge, and then to rice and noodles. It's also appropriate to drink brown sugar water, which helps replenish iron and promotes diuresis. Brown sugar is high in iron and contains various trace elements and minerals, which can help expel waste and prevent incontinence. However, excessive consumption can cause new mothers to sweat more and lead to a loss of salt in the body. Therefore, it's not advisable to drink it for too long, and the maximum duration should not exceed 10 days.
The diet should not be too bland. Ensure adequate intake of calcium and iron-rich foods. Calcium-rich foods include bone soup, kelp, milk, and sesame, while iron-rich foods include black fungus and animal organs.