Can I eat crayfish during confinement?

Crayfish has become a popular internet food in recent years, because once summer comes, you will find that all major platforms are talking about how enjoyable it is to go to a food stall to eat spicy crayfish. Therefore, even women who are in confinement after childbirth are very eager to eat crayfish, but the substances contained in crayfish may affect the bodies of women in confinement after childbirth. So can I eat crayfish during confinement?

Mothers who are in confinement or breastfeeding should not eat crayfish as it is not good for the health of both the baby and the mother. There are big differences between crayfish and lobsters. In terms of their growing environment, crayfish grow in a relatively dirty environment and mainly feed on animal carcasses. Therefore, they are loved by many people because of their delicious meat and affordable price.

Crayfish is rich in nutrients, has delicious meat and is easy to digest, making it especially suitable for people who are weak after illness. In addition, crayfish can be used as medicine to treat cough, lower blood pressure, and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. However, many people have developed sudden illnesses after eating lobsters, so they must be cleaned and cooked scientifically.

The disadvantages of eating crayfish during confinement

1. Although breastfeeding mothers are not allergic to crayfish, it may cause allergies in their babies. Because the ingredients in crayfish can be absorbed by the baby through breast milk, and crayfish is a food that is prone to cause allergies, the baby may develop symptoms such as eczema and milk rash.

2. Crayfish is a cold food. The gastrointestinal function of new mothers has not fully recovered during the confinement period. Eating crayfish at this time may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, which is not conducive to postpartum recovery.

3. If the mother is allergic to shrimp, it is not recommended to eat crayfish.

4. Most crayfish contain parasites, so restaurants on the market will add spicy seasonings, such as braised crayfish in oil, thirteen spices, minced garlic, salted egg yolk and other flavors. New mothers are prone to getting angry and causing physical discomfort after eating these heavy-flavored crayfish, and it will also affect the quality of breast milk.

Reminder: For mothers who are no longer breastfeeding after the confinement period, it is recommended to buy crayfish with elastic shells, clean appearance, and natural luster. Steaming is the recommended cooking method, which can eliminate most of the toxic substances in the shrimp. It is best not to eat the head when eating, because parasites and toxins are mainly concentrated in the head.