Can I drink milk tea during lactation?

Jul 10, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

After giving birth, I am currently in the lactation period and really want to drink milk tea. I would like to ask the doctor: is it okay to drink milk tea during lactation?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
It is not recommended to drink milk tea during lactation. This is mainly because milk tea contains various additives, such as trans fatty acids, flavoring agents, coloring agents, and preservatives. These components may be transferred to the infant through breast milk and could adversely affect the infant's growth and development. Additionally, the caffeine in milk tea might impact the infant's nervous system development and sleep quality. Furthermore, the high sugar and high fat content in milk tea may negatively affect the health of lactating women, such as increasing the risks of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. To protect the health of lactating women and their infants, it is advisable to avoid drinking milk tea as much as possible. If women do wish to consume it, they can prepare homemade milk tea while minimizing the use of additives. At the same time, lactating women should maintain a balanced diet and consume more foods rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals to improve the quality and nutritional value of breast milk.