Patient's question:
My wife has been postpartum for almost three months now. Recently, she has been constantly feeling constipated. I think this might be due to constipation, but she is still breastfeeding and needs to change her baby's diapers, so she needs to be very careful about medication. I don't know what to take for constipation while breastfeeding?Doctor's answer:
Lactating women may experience constipation symptoms due to qi and blood imbalance, requiring active treatment and care. It is recommended to rest more, pay attention to preventing colds, and eat cool, warm, and easily digestible foods. Strictly avoid cold, spicy, and irritating foods, maintain good lifestyle habits, prevent fatigue and overwork, and eat more fruits such as apples, grapefruits, and oranges. You can also coordinate by massaging the Sanyinjiao, Zhongwan, and Neiguan points.