Can I eat raw garlic while breastfeeding?

Raw garlic is a food seasoning that is often used when cooking, especially in the Northeast. Raw garlic is indispensable. However, we must note that garlic is actually a spicy and irritating food. It is not suitable to eat garlic during breastfeeding because it may cause diarrhea or bloating in babies. This is mainly because these foods change the taste and acidity of milk after being absorbed.

1. It is not recommended to eat garlic during breastfeeding

Breastfeeding mothers should avoid oranges, onions, garlic and other spicy foods as they can cause diarrhea or gas in babies. This is because these foods are absorbed by the mother's digestive system and change the taste and acidity of the milk. If you notice that a food upsets your baby's stomach, avoid it.

2. Dietary taboos for breastfeeding mothers

1. Drugs and alcohol

Drugs and alcohol enter the bloodstream and can pass into the baby through breast milk. Therefore, you should pay attention to the contraindications of the medicine and avoid drinking alcohol.

2. Spicy foods and caffeine

Oranges, onions, garlic and other spicy foods should be avoided as they can cause diarrhea or gas in babies. This is because these foods are absorbed by the mother's digestive system and change the taste and acidity of the milk. If you notice that a food upsets your baby's stomach, avoid it.

3. Foods that only contain calories

Try not to replace a healthy diet with greasy or sweet foods such as fried chips, candy and cakes. Because these foods are usually high in calories but lack nutrition and can only provide short-term energy.

3. Try to eat less or no food that is hot and dry

Such as garlic, leek, fennel, etc., these foods are easy to cause internal heat in the mother, causing internal heat in the mother, which in turn affects the baby. Pay special attention to stay away from tobacco and alcohol, and it is best not to drink beverages such as coffee and cola. In addition, the mother’s diet should be nutritious but not too greasy. Too much fat in breast milk is not conducive to the baby’s digestion and absorption. Breastfeeding mothers should eat more fruits. If it is winter and the fruits are too cold when they are brought in from outdoors, they can be kept in a warm room for a while before eating to avoid irritating the stomach and intestines. In summer, breastfeeding mothers should exercise appropriate control over their consumption of cold drinks and should not do so as they please.