Does coix seed increase milk production or stop milk production

Job's tears is a kind of coarse grain, which has a good effect of regulating and maintaining the body. It is especially effective in clearing away heat and dampness, and has the effect of eliminating edema. For postpartum women, eating some of it properly is also beneficial. Job's tears does not have the effect of reducing milk production. Breastfeeding women can use it with confidence. Of course, they should understand that coix seed is a cold food and should not be consumed too much to avoid gastrointestinal upset.

Is barley a food that can reduce milk production?

You can eat coix seed during breastfeeding, and it will not cause milk dry up. Breastfeeding mothers can eat coix seed. Job's tears not only contains high protein, about 12.8%, but also rich in B vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, etc. It is a nutritionally balanced grain.

During the confinement period, in order to breastfeed, breastfeeding mothers will eat a lot of high-fat and high-protein foods, resulting in the intake of nutrients far exceeding the required amount, and rarely engage in physical activity, which ultimately fills up the body's fat cells. Job's tears has the highest fiber content among the five cereals and is low in fat and calories, making it the best staple food for weight loss. Therefore, breastfeeding mothers can make their bodies lighter by eating coix seed regularly.

Chinese medicine in our country believes that coix seed has the effects of diuresis and swelling, strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, relaxing muscles and removing arthralgia, clearing away heat and discharging pus. It is a commonly used diuretic and dampness-removing medicine. Job's tears is also a beauty food. Regular consumption can keep human skin shiny and delicate, eliminate acne, freckles, age spots, pregnancy spots, and butterfly spots. It has a good effect on desquamation, acne, chapped skin, and rough skin. However, even though coix seed has such good effects, breastfeeding mothers should eat it in moderation. Moreover, it is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers to eat coix seed during constipation.

How to stop breastfeeding naturally

If the mother has been breastfeeding her baby for 10 months to 1 year and has been able to wean her baby normally, generally speaking, natural weaning is the best option, and the success rate is also very high, which is good for both the mother and the baby.

1. Gradually reduce the number of breastfeeding times: If mothers do not have too much milk, they can choose to reduce the number of breastfeeding times little by little. By reducing the number of breastfeeding times, the amount of milk secretion can be reduced a little, and the milk will go back.

2. Lengthen the interval between feedings: Gradually lengthen the interval between each feeding to allow the baby to slowly adapt and the breasts to slowly adapt, thereby slowly reducing the secretion of milk, which is very helpful for weaning.

3. Shorten the time of single feeding: Don’t feed your baby too long each time, shorten it gradually. This will reduce the baby's sucking stimulation and naturally reduce milk secretion.

4. Reduce the intake of high protein: Mothers should pay attention to eating less soup and milk-inducing foods, and must be careful not to eat fish, mutton and other foods rich in protein. Drink less soup and water, and eat light food to reduce milk secretion.

5. Wear tighter clothes: When weaning the baby, the mother can discard the loose clothes and wear tighter clothes and underwear. The squeezing of the clothes can reduce milk secretion and help with milk weaning.