How to consume papaya to increase milk supply
Disease description:
My wife has recently had low breast milk production, and the baby isn't getting enough to eat. I heard that papaya can help increase milk supply—how should it be consumed?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Papaya is rich in vitamins and minerals, and can help promote breast milk production to some extent. If you want to increase milk supply by consuming papaya, you may try the following methods:
1. Papaya stewed soup: Peel and deseed the papaya, cut it into pieces, and stew together with pork ribs, chicken, or other meat until fully cooked. This soup is nutritionally rich and can help promote lactation while providing sufficient nutrients for breastfeeding mothers.
2. Papaya milk: Peel and deseed the papaya, cut it into pieces, then add an appropriate amount of milk and sugar, and stew for about 15–20 minutes. Papaya milk not only tastes good but also has nourishing properties that can help increase breast milk volume.
3. Papaya peanut and red date soup: Cook papaya, peanuts, and red dates together to make a soup. This soup helps nourish the blood and qi and promotes breast milk secretion.
4. Eat raw: Choose papayas that are moderately ripe, wash and peel them, and eat directly. This is simple and convenient, and allows you to obtain the nutrients in papaya as well.
Although papaya can help promote lactation, its effects vary among individuals, and excessive consumption should be avoided to prevent indigestion. Additionally, those allergic to papaya or with a history of special medical conditions should consume it only under a doctor's guidance.
