Can I eat Korean ginseng after giving birth?

People believe that pregnant women consume a lot of energy during the childbirth process, so they need to take a lot of supplements after giving birth. Many families prepare a lot of nutritional supplements for the mothers. However, can the weak pregnant women after giving birth take a lot of supplements? Can pregnant women eat Korean ginseng after giving birth? Let’s find out.

The reason why mothers should be careful when eating Korean ginseng: Many mothers will take Korean ginseng immediately after giving birth in order to quickly restore their physical strength, but doing so is not good for the health of the mothers. Ginseng contains a variety of active ingredients, which have a stimulating effect on the central nervous system, heart and cardiovascular system. After taking it, it is easy to experience insomnia, irritability, restlessness and other reactions, which is not conducive to the mother's rest and recovery. In addition, ginseng is a hot medicine. If taken too much, it may cause breastfeeding mothers to get angry and cause fever in the baby.

The correct way for postpartum women to eat Korean ginseng: If breastfeeding mothers want to eat Korean ginseng, they must pay attention to controlling the dosage. After the baby is one month old or two months old, it is best for mothers to eat less or no Korean ginseng unless they are breastfeeding and have symptoms such as qi deficiency, physical weakness, and mental fatigue. If any adverse reaction occurs after taking the product, stop eating and seek medical attention immediately.

Postpartum diet: refined, mixed, thin, soft

1. The diet during confinement is still mainly warming and nourishing, which can be summarized as "fine, complex, thin, and soft".

2. The amount should not be too much. Postpartum mothers should take supplements in moderation. If you are breastfeeding your baby and have a lot of milk, you can increase your food intake slightly compared to during pregnancy, up to 1/5; if your milk is just enough for your baby, you can take the same amount as during pregnancy.

3. Miscellaneous means that the food is diverse, and the combination of meat and vegetables is very important;

4. Thin means that you should consume more water. The largest component of breast milk is water. You can drink more water, and also eat various foods that contain high water content, such as soups, milk, porridge, fruits, etc.

5. Soft refers to the way food is cooked. It should be mainly soft and tender. Rice or noodles should be cooked softer.

Avoid the following foods during confinement: cold, spicy, salty, and sour.