May 24, 2007
by Angela
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This is a breastmilk boosting recipe. It is another generous contribution from my friend, Lily Tan. I have tried it and it seemed to work for me. Ingredients 1 Choko (also known as Sayote, Chayote or Buddha’s Hand Gourd), chopped … Continue reading
April 12, 2005
by Angela
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Basically, eating a lot of fish is supposed to help increase your milk supply. So remember to eat a lot of fish during your confinement. If you do not use the white fish specified in the recipes here, you can … Continue reading
April 12, 2005
by Angela
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Yet another fish dish! You can get ‘tung choe’ (Cantonese) or ‘Tong Cao’ (mandarin) from medicine hall. It is a herb used in Chinese herbal remedies. According to the author, when it is cooked with carp, “it has the effect … Continue reading
January 8, 2005
by Angela
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Please note that generally, mothers are not advised to eat prawns during confinement due to the ‘toxic nature’ of seafood such as prawns and crabs. However, according to the author, the Cantonese believe that “a few days after delivery, the … Continue reading
January 8, 2005
by Angela
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This is a ‘classic’ recipe that even the hospital LC will recommend to you. A lot of breastfeeding mothers here know this recipe. It is more common for our local mothers to use threadfin fish instead. Threadfin is also known … Continue reading