Simple Confinement Food Recipes for Breastfeeding Mothers

For new mothers, the confinement period is critical to recover from childbirth and nourish their bodies.

At PEM, we believe that a confinement diet with tasty and nourishing meals is essential in restoring a mother’s health and providing the necessary nutrients to support breastfeeding.

That’s why we’ve compiled some nutritious yet easy confinement food recipes for confinement dishes that are easy to prepare and beneficial for breastfeeding mothers.

Papaya fish soup is a popular confinement food believed to promote breast milk production.

Papaya is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and calcium. It’s also rich in antioxidants to help prevent oxidative stress and inflammation.

However, if you’re not keen on seafood, you can always replace the fish with pork ribs.

• 1 regular/ green papaya, cut into cubes
• 500g of white fish (such as cod or grouper), cut into slices
• 1 tablespoon of black peppercorn
• 1 tablespoon of sliced ginger
• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
• Salt to taste

1. Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil.
2. Add the fish slices, black peppercorn, and ginger to the pot.
3. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
4. Add the papaya cubes and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
5. Add sesame oil and salt to taste.
6. Serve hot.

Herbal black chicken soup is a nourishing confinement food believed to replenish blood and promote postpartum recovery.

Black chicken is a rich source of protein and iron, while the herbs such as “dang gui” (Chinese angelica root) and red dates are believed to enhance blood circulation and boost immunity.

Thus, it is believed that the quality of your breast milk supply will be improved.

• 1 black chicken, cleaned and chopped into pieces
• 20g of Dang Gui
• 10 red dates
• 1 tablespoon of wolfberries (goji berries)
• 10g of Huai Shan (Chinese yam)
• 10g of Shi Hu (dendrobium)
• Light soya sauce to taste

1. Blanch the chicken in boiling water for 5 minutes to remove impurities.
2. In a separate pot, add enough water to cover the chicken.
3. Add the dang gui, red dates, wolfberries, huai shan, and shi hu to the pot.
4. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours.
5. Add salt to taste.
6. Serve hot

Vinegar pig trotters are a traditional Chinese confinement food believed to nourish the body and promote postpartum recovery.

The vinegar helps to break down the collagen in the pig trotters, making it easy to digest and absorb.

The dish is also rich in nutrients such as calcium, iron, and collagen, which can help with bone strength and skin health.

• 2 pig trotters, cleaned and cut into pieces
• 1 cup of black vinegar
• 1 cup of ginger, sliced
• 1 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of rock sugar (brown sugar or palm sugar are acceptable alternatives)
• 1 tablespoon of salt

1. Blanch the pig trotters in boiling water for 5 minutes to remove impurities.
2. In a separate pot, add the black vinegar, ginger, and water. Bring it to a boil.
3. Add the pig trotters, brown sugar, and salt to the pot.
4. Cover and simmer over low heat for 2 hours or until the trotters are tender.
5. Serve hot.

Ginger fried rice is a simple and delicious dish perfect for a quick and easy postpartum meal.

This dish is delicious and packed with beneficial nutrients for breastfeeding mothers.

Ginger and garlic provide anti-inflammatory properties that can alleviate postpartum symptoms such as joint pain and inflammation, while eggs and rice are good sources of protein and carbohydrates.

• 4 cups of cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons of minced ginger
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
• 2 eggs

1. Heat up a wok or a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, followed by the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the cooked rice to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
4. Push the rice to one side of the wok and add beaten eggs onto the empty side. Scramble the eggs until cooked, then mix them with the rice.
5. Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and stir-fry for an additional minute.
6. Serve hot.

We hope these recipes will help you on your postpartum journey and support your breastfeeding experience.

At PEM, we prioritise the health and well-being of new mothers and offer a comprehensive range of products and services that cater to their needs.

From a curated confinement food menu and confinement nanny care to postpartum massage and baby care, we emphasise personalized care and support for all our mothers.

We believe in providing new mothers with the best care and support possible.

So contact us today and never look back!