Can you eat ice cream while breastfeeding?Breastfeeding mothers are not recommended to eat ice cream.
During breastfeeding, the gastrointestinal function of postpartum mothers is relatively weak, and if they ingest too cold food, such as ice cream, it is easy to stimulate the stomach and intestines, causing gastrointestinal contractions, which may cause symptoms of stomach pain or diarrhea. Secondly, some ingredients in ice cream may affect the quality of the milk. The baby's stomach and intestines are fragile, and if the mother consumes ice cream, it may cause the milk to contain bad ingredients, which in turn affects the baby's digestive system and causes adverse reactions such as diarrhea.
During breastfeeding, in order to ensure the health of the mother and baby, the mother should try to choose warm and nutritious foods, such as warm soup, stews, etc., which can better meet the nutrients needed by the baby and also help to produce more milk. As an unhealthy food, ice cream may not only affect the mother's appetite, but also may cause adverse effects on the stomach. Therefore, it is best to focus on light and easily digestible foods during breastfeeding, and avoid spicy, raw and cold foods.
If you feel thirsty, you can choose to drink more warm water. This not only replenishes the water needed by the body, but also benefits the health of the mother and baby.