After giving birth, people often share some foods that lactating mothers cannot eat.

However, we must be aware that they often wear the guise of pseudoscience and spread outdated concepts in the name of traditional Chinese medicine. Today, let's uncover the truth behind these rumors together.

Rumor 1: No cold drinks or ice cream during lactation

It is said that during lactation, one should not eat cold food, any cold drinks, ice cream, or anything else! If a breastfeeding mother eats cold food, the baby is prone to diarrhea!

In fact, our body has the ability to maintain a constant temperature, and the temperature of our baby's milk will stabilize at about 36 ℃. Therefore, ice cream will not make the milk cool, let alone cause gastrointestinal discomfort in babies. Of course, when enjoying cold drinks and ice cream, mothers still need to pay attention to their gastrointestinal health, just in moderation.

Rumor 2: Do not eat too salty food during lactation

Some babies at a young age may develop milk bubbles on their mouths, while others who consider themselves experienced may say, "This is because moms eat too salty, which is why babies grow milk bubbles!"!

However, in reality, the reason for the baby's milk bubbles is not related to the mother's salty diet. This is mainly due to the baby exerting too much force while sucking on breast milk, and the delicate lips produce milk bubbles due to friction.

Rumor 3: During lactation, one should not eat spicy food, spicy food, or hot pot

Still breastfeeding the baby? So you can't eat spicy food, otherwise the baby is prone to getting angry and having diarrhea!

In fact, breastfeeding mothers are not unable to eat spicy food, and consuming it in moderation will not affect the baby's health. Of course, if a mother consumes too much chili or pungent food, the taste of breast milk may change, but this change does not have a significant impact on the baby.

Food that should be avoided during lactation

❶ Eat less or even avoid food and drinks containing coffee Y: coffee, cola

The coffee Y consumed by the mother will enter the baby's body with breast milk, and the baby will become excited and unable to sleep well after consuming milk containing caffeine. The stomach and intestines will also be stimulated.

❷  Eat less or even avoid alcoholic foods and drinks such as lees, rice wine, and various alcoholic beverages

After all, what mothers consume will also be passed on to babies through breast milk. Eating alcoholic milk can affect the baby's brain and body.

❸  Eat less or even avoid foods and drinks containing malt: barley tea

Eating too much of this type of food can make it easier for the baby to breastfeed. If the mother has not yet planned to quit breastfeeding, it is best not to eat it.

If a baby experiences allergic symptoms after drinking breast milk, such as eczema, irritability, bloating, diarrhea, etc., the cause should be promptly identified. At this point, the mother can try to temporarily stop eating these foods in order to identify the root cause of the problem and take corresponding measures.