How to make chicken soup to increase breast milk production
Oct 14, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lei
Introduction
Chicken soup can be prepared in various ways such as Chinese yam stewed chicken soup, light black-bone chicken soup, winter mushroom old hen soup, jujube stewed chicken soup, and goji berry stewed chicken soup, all of which help promote lactation in postpartum women. Chinese yam stewed chicken soup is made by cooking yam together with chicken, which helps stimulate milk production. However, it is recommended to keep the broth light and avoid adding excessive salt, soy sauce, chili, or other seasonings, as overly spicy or high-sodium soup may be detrimental to the mother's health.
Under normal circumstances, chicken soup can be prepared in various ways such as Chinese yam stewed chicken soup, light black-bone chicken soup, winter mushroom stewed old hen soup, red date stewed chicken soup, and goji berry stewed chicken soup. All of these are helpful for promoting lactation in postpartum women. The details are as follows:
1. Chinese Yam Stewed Chicken Soup
Chinese yam stewed with chicken is cooked together and helps stimulate milk production. However, it is recommended to keep the broth light without adding excessive salt, soy sauce, chili, or other seasonings, to avoid making the soup overly spicy or high in sodium, which could be harmful to the mother's health.
2. Light Black-Bone Chicken Soup
Black-bone chicken helps promote lactation. It is best prepared by gently steaming or boiling without making it spicy or greasy, which supports milk production. Additionally, it provides essential nutrients such as protein, amino acids, and minerals, helping to replenish qi and blood, nourish the body, and detoxify.
3. Winter Mushroom Stewed Old Hen Soup
Winter mushroom stewed old hen soup contains abundant estrogen, which aids lactation. It also helps moisturize the intestines, relieve constipation, and supply protein and fats. It is recommended to stew this soup lightly and consume it in moderation on a regular basis.
4. Red Date Stewed Chicken Soup
Red dates are believed to nourish the body and help boost qi and enrich blood. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, foods that enrich blood and nourish the body are thought to promote breast milk secretion. Chicken is rich in protein, one of the key nutrients required by the human body. Since protein is a major component of breast milk, red date stewed chicken soup provides nutritional support for milk production.
5. Goji Berry Stewed Chicken Soup
Goji berries are widely regarded as beneficial for nourishing the liver and kidneys, enriching essence and blood, and improving vision. In traditional Chinese medicine, tonifying the liver and kidneys is believed to help regulate hormonal and fluid balance, potentially supporting milk production. Goji berry stewed chicken soup has nourishing properties that may thereby enhance lactation.
It should be noted that consumption should be moderate to avoid indigestion.
