Babies who eat bird's nest during lactation will mature prematurely

Moderate consumption of bird's nest during lactation will usually not cause premature puberty in the baby, but attention should be paid to the amount and frequency of consumption. Bird's nest mainly contains sialic acid, protein and other ingredients. There is currently no clear evidence that it will interfere with the endocrine system of infants and young children.

As a traditional tonic, the active ingredients of bird's nest may be passed to babies in trace amounts through milk. Sialic acid has potential benefits for infant neurodevelopment, and the protein is also hypoallergenic. If you consume 3-5 grams of dry bird's nest per day after normal stewing and no more than 3 times a week, the concentration of substances transferred in breast milk will be extremely low. Clinical observation shows that babies of lactating women who follow this consumption amount do not have clinical manifestations related to precocious puberty.

The cases of premature puberty mentioned in individual reports are mostly related to long-term excessive intake or bird's nest raw materials contaminated by illegal additives. Some unscrupulous traders may add hormone substances to promote bird's nest production, or use bleach and other chemical agents to treat the products. If you consume more than 10 grams of dried bird's nest per day or purchase inferior products, there is a theoretical risk of affecting the baby's endocrine system. Breastfeeding women should choose traceable bird's nests from formal channels and avoid eating them with hormone-containing ingredients such as royal jelly and snow clams.

The diet during lactation needs to be nutritionally balanced, and bird's nest should not replace staple food intake. It is recommended to observe the baby for allergic reactions such as rash, diarrhea and so on after taking it for the first time. If you find early manifestations of secondary sexual characteristics such as premature breast development in baby girls or enlarged testicles in baby boys, you should stop eating it immediately and seek medical attention to investigate the cause. On a daily basis, priority should be given to supplementing high-quality protein with conventional foods such as fish, eggs, milk, etc. If necessary, hormone levels should be tested under the guidance of a doctor.