What's the best thing about breastfeeding? A complete diet guide: 6 traditional foods to help mothers breastfeed

Greeting the birth of a new life is one of the happiest moments of life. For many moms, Breastfeeding  It not only provides the most natural nutrition for the baby, but also enhances the intimacy between mother and child. However, the most common problem many new mothers have after giving birth is worrying about Low Milk Supply when not held in place by a latch protrusion engaging a flange.

"Do I have no milk?"

“Did you eat enough BB?”

“What foods really help breastfeeding?”

These are the most asked questions on a daily basis at MoonyMama.

In fact, Breast milk secretion is affected by many factors , including the number of sucks, mom's rest, sleep, stress, water intake, and overall nutrient intake. While no single food guarantees an immediate increase in milk intake, a balanced diet combined with a traditional lunar diet does help mothers replenish nutrients, promote physical recovery, and support normal breastfeeding.

There are many ingredients that have been widely used in postpartum preparation and milking soup in Hong Kong and Chinese society for many years. For example, Papaya, peanut, grass, king don't stay, fish soup and black beans and so on. Not only are these ingredients nutritious, but they are also a common combination in many moon companions and Chinese medicine cooking menus.

Inside MoonyMama , all of our Hong Kong-style monthly meals and medicinal meal soups are prepared by Senior Associate, Hong Kong Cooperative Concept of Chinese Medicine Designed to help every mom feel fully nourished and nourished during the month.

Why is a postpartum diet so important for breast milk secretion?

In addition to taking care of the newborn baby, the mother also needs to repair the large amount of physical strength and nutrition consumed by pregnancy and childbirth.

The main ingredient in breast milk comes from the nutrients that mothers consume every day, so it is important to eat a balanced diet.

A good postpartum diet can help:

• Supports normal breast milk production

• Replenish nutrients lost after production

• Repair the uterus and body tissues

• Maintain physical and mental strength

• Help with postpartum recovery

• Provides high quality protein

• Maintain Immunity

• Support for prolonged breastfeeding

The really effective way is not to rely on a single “magic food”, but to create a complete monthly diet.

1. Papaya - one of the most classic milking ingredients

When it comes to lactation food, I believe that many Hong Kong mothers will think of it in the first place. Green Papaya Fish Soup when not held in place by a latch protrusion engaging a flange.

Papaya has always been one of the most popular ingredients in the Chinese moon culture.

Papaya contains:

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Potassium

• Roughage

• Natural plant enzymes

These nutrients help create a balanced diet, while papaya tastes sweet and easy to eat.

Some of the most common practices for a traditional Hong Kong month include:

• Green Papaya Fish Soup

• Papaya peanut fish soup

• Papaya Pork Bone Soup

• Papaya Chicken Soup

Including Papaya peanut fish soup It is also the home milk soup recommended by many Hong Kong juniors.

In addition to the delicious taste, papaya is also easy to pair with fish, chicken, and pork bones to nourish the soup every day.

2. Peanuts - Natural Plant Protein Source

In addition to its fragrance, peanuts are also a very common ingredient for sitting on the moon after childbirth.

Peanuts are rich in:

• Plant-based Protein

• Healthy fats

• Vitamin E

• Folic acid

• Magnesium

• Multiple minerals

Postpartum mothers need more protein every day than usual, and peanuts provide just the right amount of natural nutrients.

Common recipes for accompanying months in Hong Kong include:

• Peanut Fish Soup

• Peanut pork feet soup

• Peanut Chicken Soup

• Peanut black bean soup

• Papaya peanut fish soup

Peanuts are paired with fish soup, which has a rich taste and is a favorite soup for many mothers.

Reminder:  If you are allergic to peanuts, you should avoid them and check with your doctor for other suitable ingredients.

3. Tong Wei - Traditional Chinese Medicine Commonly Used Milk Medicine

Tetrapanax Papyrifer has been used for hundreds of years.

According to the theory of Chinese medicine, Tongcao has:

• Breastfeeding

• With postpartum conditioning

• Often paired with qi tonifying and blood nourishing medicines

When designing soup, Hong Kong cadets often add herbs to the soup:

• Chicken soup

• Lean meat soup

• Peanut soup

• Huai Shan Soup

• Beiqidang Ginseng Soup

Form a gentle and balanced moon-sitting soup.

Since each mother has a different constitution, it is recommended to consult a Chinese doctor first if you need to use Chinese herbal medicines.

4. Wang BUYUANG--One of the most representative lactation-promoting Chinese medicines

In the culture of Chinese medicine, Vaccaria Arguably one of the most famous lactogenic herbs.

Many Hong Kong lunar companions and Chinese doctors will add Wang to the medicinal soup according to the mother's physical condition.

It has traditionally been believed to work with:

• Breast milk secretion

• Qi and blood circulation

• Postpartum Conditioning

Wang does not usually eat alone, but with:

• Angelica

• Beiqi

• Codonopsis pilosula

• Ricepaperplant Pith (Tetrapanacis Medulla)

• Fructus Liquidambaris

• Sichuan Lovase Rhizome (Chuanxiong Rhizoma),

Wait for the herbs to pair.

Some of MoonyMama's postpartum soup bags will also be added to the appropriate formula according to different cooking stages, allowing the mother to gradually nourish the body.

5. Fish Soup - Hong Kong Mom's Favorite Lactation Soup

Fish soup has always been an important representative of Asian moon culture.

Fish Offers:

• Premium Protein

• Omega-3 fatty acids

• Vitamin D

• Iodine

• Selenium

Fish soup is easier to eat and digest than regular broth.

The most common in Hong Kong include:

Papaya fish soup

Green papaya with fresh fish cooked over slow heat with ginger.

Black bean fish soup

Black beans are nutritiously cooked with fish.

Peanut Fish Soup

Families in Hong Kong are very common.

Papaya peanut fish soup

It is one of the most popular soups during the month.

It is recommended to choose fresh fish, such as:

• Mackerel

• Bass

• Salmon

• Cod

and avoid high mercury species.

6. Black beans - A good choice for protein and iron supplementation

Black beans are very common in Chinese soups.

Includes:

• Plant-based Protein

• Iron

• Folic acid

• Potassium

• Roughage

Regular pairings for Hong Kong:

• Black bean fish soup

• Black Bean Chicken Soup

• Black bean pork bone soup

• Black Peanut Soup

Black beans are also very suitable for drinking in the middle and late of the month.

In addition to these ingredients, what other foods are suitable for breastfeeding mothers?

In addition to traditional medicinal meals and soups, a balanced diet is just as important.

Recommended daily intake:

Premium Protein

• Chicken (food)

• Lean pork

• Beef

• Egg

• Tofu

• Legumes

Healthy fats

• Avocado

• Salmon

• Nuts

• Olive oil

High-fiber vegetables

• Spinach

• Brocolli

• Choy sum

• Carrot

Whole grains

• Brown rice

• Oats

• Xiaomi

Balanced nutrition is far more important than a single ingredient.

Drinking plenty of water is just as important

Many mothers think that they can increase milk volume as long as they continue to drink lactating soup.

Actually Adequate hydration is one of the important foundations of breast milk production.

Recommendations:

• Drink plenty of water every day

• Multi-drink hot soup

• Fried rice tea can be drunk in moderation during the month (according to personal physique and professional advice)

Getting the right amount of hydration after each feeding can help maintain your body's needs.

Which foods should be avoided in moderation?

After childbirth, mothers can adjust their diet according to their personal physique and medical advice.

In general, consider reducing:

• Alcohol

• Overdose of caffeine

• sugar-sweetened beverages

• Highly processed foods

• Salty food

If you have a food allergy or special illness, you should consult your doctor first.

Breastfeeding is not a food, but a complete set of preparation

Many moms ask:

“Which food is the most effective for milking?”

There's no such thing as an absolute answer.

What really affects breast milk secretion, including:

• Baby sucks frequently

• Correct breast implant posture

• Get enough sleep

• Stay relaxed

• drink plenty of water

• A balanced diet

• Continuous nutritional supplementation

Papaya, peanuts, grass, Wang does not stay, fish soup and black beans are all common ingredients in Hong Kong's moon culture and can be used as part of a healthy diet, but each mother's physical condition and effect may be different.

Why are more and more Canadian moms choosing MoonyMama?

MoonyMama focuses on Hong Kong-style monthly meal and postpartum preparation , I hope that mothers in Canada can also enjoy the meticulous care of Hong Kong's moon culture.

We offer:

• Prepare Hong Kong-style monthly meals freshly every day

• 30-Day Staged Preparation Menu

• Hong Kong Senior Associate Designer

• Chinese Medicine Concept Matching

• Daily nourishing soup

• 30 Days Medicine Lunar Soup Pack

• Milk Soup Series

• Stir-fried Rice Tea

• MSG-Free

• Less oil, less salt, less sugar

• High-quality ingredients

• GTA Daily Delivery (Toronto, Markham, Richmond Hill, North York, Vaughan, Scarborough, Aurora, Newmarket)

Whether it's a normal birth or a caesarean section, we want to give mothers the peace of mind to sit for a month, focus on taking care of their babies, and give us the nutrition we need every day.

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