Instructions For Lactation-inducing Stages During Lactation And Simple Dietary Therapy-lactating Recipes For Those With Weak Qi And Blood
Staged postpartum conditioning: the gentle nourishment of a bowl of pea and rice porridge
New mothers are in a delicate body recovery period after childbirth, especially in the early stages of lactation. They must not disrupt their body rhythm by rushing to "replenish". At this time, a bowl of warm and elegant pea and glutinous rice porridge is an ideal choice to start the breastfeeding journey.
In the first week after delivery, the breast ducts are in a critical stage of unblocking. At this time, the diet should be light and easy to digest. This porridge follows exactly this concept. Select 30 grams of fresh green peas, peel them and remove the flesh, then put them into the pot together with 50 grams of washed japonica rice, and add enough water. First bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer slowly. This process requires a little patience, until the beans rot and the porridge becomes thick, and the aroma of the rice and the aroma of the beans are perfectly blended. Before serving, add a small amount of refined salt and chopped green onion and ginger to enhance the flavor, and add a few drops of sesame oil to add aroma.
This seemingly ordinary bowl of porridge actually contains the wisdom of "harmony and replenishing qi, nourishing the spleen and strengthening the stomach" as described by Chinese medicine. Japonica rice has the effect of nourishing the body and replenishing qi, while peas have the effect of stimulating menstruation and promoting lactation. Combining the two can gently activate the lactation-related mechanisms without causing additional burden on the body. It reminds us that a nutritionally balanced meal is the key to lactation, rather than relying solely on greasy meat soup.
Taking care of both tonic and tonic: advanced application of Pig’s Trotter Tongcao Decoction
In the second week after delivery, when lochia is observed and the breast ducts are unobstructed, some soups can be introduced appropriately. These soups are rich in high-quality protein to promote lactation. At this time, the classic pig's trotters and grass soup is a quick dish worth recommending.
Wash the fresh pig's trotters, chop them into small pieces, put these small pieces into the casserole with the grass, add enough cold water, boil over high heat and skim off the scum on it, then turn to low heat and simmer slowly until the pig's trotters become overcooked and the color of the soup becomes thick white, and finally season with a small amount of salt. This soup is eaten with meals. Drinking the soup and eating the meat can achieve the effect of nourishing blood and promoting lactation without being overly greasy.
It is important to emphasize here: Be sure to use it with caution when breastfeeding is not yet started and when the breast ducts are easily blocked and unblocked . This soup can only be consumed after making sure that the mammary glands are unobstructed. Otherwise, it is very easy to cause mastitis due to excessive supplementation. This is also the image of the postpartum diet principle of "first clearing up and then replenishing".
Soothing the Liver and Regulating Qi: Luffa and Walnut Decoction for Emotional Regulation
During the postpartum period, emotions will fluctuate. If liver qi accumulates and forms knots, it will also affect milk secretion, causing breast swelling and pain, and milk cannot flow smoothly. At this time, what can work is a bowl of refreshing loofah and walnut soup.
Clean 60 grams of walnut kernels and soak them for half an hour. Pour a little sesame oil into the pot, heat it over high heat, sauté the minced ginger until fragrant, then add an appropriate amount of water and soaked walnut kernels, and cook for 40 minutes until the walnuts become soft and waxy. Finally, add 250 grams of loofah cut into pieces, cook until cooked, and season with salt.
Luffa is rich in vitamins and has the effects of removing troubles, stimulating menstrual flow, and regulating qi; walnut kernels are rich in vitamin E and unsaturated fatty acids, and cocoa can activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Taking this soup continuously for 4 to 5 days can effectively alleviate the problem of insufficient milk due to emotions and remind mothers that keeping a happy mood is more important than any supplement.
Quick Side Dish: The benefits of freshly mixed lettuce
For today's busy modern mothers, there is one dish that is the most considerate, and that is the kind of dish that can be prepared quickly without turning on the fire. Fresh lettuce is just such a dish.
Pick out 250 grams of fresh lettuce, wash it, remove the skin, and cut it into thin strips. Just use a small amount of salt and sesame oil to mix evenly. This is a refreshing, crisp and tender side dish to accompany your meal. Its preparation method is extremely simple, but it has the effect of strengthening the spleen, eliminating accumulation, and clearing the milk. In between enjoying greasy soups, such a side dish can well whet your appetite and balance nutrition.
The finishing touch: green onion juice to relieve yang and reduce depression
Finally, I would like to share a little tip for dealing with emergencies. When you notice that the milk is not being discharged smoothly or there is slight swelling and pain, you can try onion juice.
Take 120 grams of green onions, wash them and mash them into mud to obtain the juice. Add an appropriate amount of brown sugar to it and dissolve it with water and mix thoroughly. Then take 2 to 3 tablespoons each time, which is about 10 to 15 ml. Green onion juice has the effect of clearing yang and transforming qi and resolving stagnant milk. It has a unique effect on temporary breast blockage caused by cold condensation or qi stagnation. However, it should be noted that people with excessive sweating are prohibited from using it.
Tips from a nutritionist:
When the milk is not flowing smoothly, first of all, light food should be used to dredge the milk collaterals, and then, according to certain steps, gradually add meat soup to achieve the purpose of promoting lactation. This is the so-called "first clearing and then replenishing".
2. Balance is the key point : ensure that the total amount of fish, poultry, eggs, and meat reaches 220g every day, and the fresh vegetables should reach 500g (of which dark vegetables account for two-thirds). In addition, the cooking oil should be 25g, and the salt should not exceed 6g.
3. There are differences: People with weak qi and blood should eat more fish, shrimp and yams; while people with phlegm-heat should eat hawthorn and lotus root slices; do not nourish without purpose.
4. Drink plenty of water : After the mammary glands are unblocked, ensure the intake of soups, such as crucian carp soup and oil-free broth, but avoid high salt and fat.
Consume qi-regulating foods such as oranges and tangerine peels to prevent mastitis caused by stagnation of liver qi, thereby maintaining a comfortable mood.
This path of breastfeeding is a wonderful journey for mother and baby to build a close bond. Scientific meal matching is the most solid place to replenish energy during this journey! I hope these quick recipes can help every mother enjoy this precious breastfeeding time leisurely and healthily.
