Sometimes, our Chinese older folks make like the post natal period is a very complicated issue and causes a lot of new mothers to worry unnecessary. Although there are many basis for the do’s and don’ts, being the educated, modern moms, one should not just believe without some common sense.
Sometimes, what they suggested are [...]
This is not a secret recipe, just one of those soup which MIL makes at home, and I have definitely noticed a marked increase in the milk I pump during the day if I consume this soup for dinner the night before. Plus, its delicious
White radish (lobak) - One, cut into big chunks
Dried Oysters (Soaked [...]
Here’s a simple recipe to enhance milk (taught by my mom-in law). It works on me.. Just take 5-10 minutes to cook… tasty also.
50g of gingers (crushed in lesong) - can use more if prefered
3 eggs (kampung) - mix well
A bowl of water
Salt
1. Heat 1-2 TSP of oil (or sesame oil)
2. Mix crushed gingers into [...]
SALTED FISH TOFU SOUP (This taste yummy and I can personally testify that it really increases milk.) Being from Penang, I can get hold of fresh mergui bones. Make sure that you get fresh looking salted fish bones.)3-4 pieces of salted fish bones, 2 pieces soft tofu (the white, square variety), some chicken bones, big [...]
GREEN PAPAYA SOUP (no pic ‘cos I am way past my confinement and can’t bring myself to cook this soup again.) - Credit goes to Christina of Ipoh for sharing this recipe.1/2 green papaya (ask from your neighbour or get the greenest you can find from the grocer), 300gm garoupa fish tail, garlic, black peppercorns [...]
A few of our Malay and Indian members said that white radish/lobak putih is one of the vegetable their old folks recommend for an increase in milk quantity. Here is one Chinese recipe for white radish soup. Shown in the picture is the radish, some red dates and dried cuttlefish. Here’s the complete recipe:1 white [...]
This is the traditional Chinese (Cantonese) recipe that every new mom has to eat during confinement. The sweetened vinegar is guaranteed to bring on the milk. Not sure how it works but it really works for me! I have modified the recipe using beef tendons. Seen here (click on the photo for a bigger picture) [...]
Warning : Fenugreek is a spice commonly used in curries. However, health supplement stores do sell them in capsules and they are meant to reduce blood pressure. Pregnant mothers must AVOID fenugreek because they may cause miscarriage.
However, fenugreek is one of the things that many breastfeeding moms swear can increase their [...]
The secret to having a lot of milk is to diligently make sure that you drink plenty of liquids (not just plain water) in the form of soups, healthy drinks like Milo, Horlicks, milk, herbal teas, dates tea. Each day, I also drink endless mugs of Japanese green tea or chamomile tea diffuse from just [...]
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