Question
I am a new mother, 28 years old, currently in the breastfeeding stage. I would like to ask why breast milk tastes salty and is hard to drink?
Answer
When the baby starts breastfeeding, they initially drink colostrum, which is the most nutritious stage. After this, the taste of breast milk becomes closely related to the mother’s diet. Many mothers consume a lot of fish, meat, vegetables, and fruits to ensure that their milk is abundant and nutritious. If breast milk tastes salty, it may be related to the mother’s diet. Additionally, after the milk has been expressed and left for some time, a slight salty taste may reappear, which is a normal phenomenon. As long as the mother pays attention to her diet and lifestyle, this problem can be resolved.