What drinks are good to drink during breastfeeding? 10 health drink recommendations and taboos
The diet of lactating mothers directly affects the quality of breast milk and the health of the baby, and the choice of beverages is particularly important. The following is a lactation drink guide compiled based on hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days. It covers recommended drinks, taboo lists and scientific basis to help mothers spend the lactation period with peace of mind.
1. Top 10 recommended drinks during lactation
| Drink name | Efficacy | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| warm water | Promote metabolism and increase breast milk production | At least 2000ml a day, drink slowly in small sips |
| Sugar-free soy milk | Supplement plant protein and calcium | Choose freshly ground without additives to avoid flatulence |
| Red dates and wolfberry tea | Replenish qi and blood and improve postpartum weakness | People with high blood sugar should use with caution |
| low fat milk | High calcium absorption rate | If you are lactose intolerant, you can switch to yogurt |
| oat milk | Rich in dietary fiber, stabilize blood sugar | Choose a sugar-free version |
| coconut water | Supplement electrolytes, naturally low in calories | Avoid products containing additives |
| chrysanthemum tea | Clear away heat and relieve constipation | No more than 2 cups per day |
| black sesame paste | Prevent hair loss, moisturize intestines and relieve constipation | Homemade with less sugar is better |
| lemon honey water | Enhance immunity | Honey is suitable for babies over 1 year old |
| Tangerine peel and hawthorn water | Aid digestion and improve appetite | People with excessive stomach acid should drink less |
2. 5 types of drinks to avoid during breastfeeding
1.caffeinated drinks: Coffee and strong tea may cause irritability in babies, so daily caffeine intake should be <200mg.
2.Alcohol: Alcohol will affect the baby's neurological development through breast milk and must be strictly prohibited.
3.high sugar drinks: Milk tea and carbonated drinks can easily cause blood sugar fluctuations and obesity in mothers.
4.cold drinks: Icy drinks may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and affect milk secretion.
5.Functional drinks: Contains taurine and excessive vitamins which may be harmful to babies.
3. Hot Discussion: Analysis of Controversial Drinks
Recently hotly discussed on social platforms"Can green juice be consumed during breastfeeding?"Questions, expert advice:
- Barley green juice contains dietary fiber, but may cause diarrhea in babies.
- You need to choose products without additives and observe your baby's reaction after drinking it for the first time.
- The best alternative is to eat fresh vegetables directly.
4. Scientific drinking water schedule (reference)
| time period | Recommended drinks | Drinking quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Get up in the morning on an empty stomach | warm water | 200-300ml |
| breakfast | Soy milk/milk | 250ml |
| Morning snack | red date tea | 150ml |
| after lunch | Tangerine peel and hawthorn water | 200ml |
| Afternoon | coconut water | 300ml |
| 2 hours before going to bed | warm honey water | 100ml |
5. Special reminder
1. Individual differences are large. If your baby develops eczema, diarrhea, etc., you need to stop using the relevant drinks immediately.
2. Traditional Chinese medicine drinks (such as lactation tea) must be used under the guidance of a physician.
3. For hydration during breastfeeding in summer, a small amount of light salt water can be added (0.5g of salt per 500ml of water).
There is no absolute standard for lactation diet. Mothers can flexibly adjust it according to their own situation and baby's reaction. Maintaining a diverse and natural beverage selection is the key to ensuring the health of mothers and infants.
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