Can women drink honey water after giving birth?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

If mothers do not breastfeed after childbirth, they can drink honey water. Postpartum mothers are prone to constipation, especially starting from 2 to 5 days after childbirth. This is primarily because the increased abdominal pressure during pregnancy makes it easy to develop hemorrhoids, which can make bowel movements difficult. Secondly, postpartum blood loss leads to a deficiency of yin blood, which further results in a deficiency of qi and blood. The lack of qi and blood weakens the ability to push stool, leading to constipation.