Drinking water during confinement

Hi Mommies, I heard that drinking too much water may cause water retention but don't mummies need water to boost breastmilk?

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I had both longan red date tea and plain water during my confinement. It helps to boost milk supply. I didn’t have water retention problem so far.

Doing confinement now, been drinking lots of water need it because I'm breastfeeding and help to for constipation

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I did drink because I need to take medication. And longan tea is heaty. Can’t take it

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my in laws tell me if I drink water, cannot slim down. and will have belly.

Super Mum

Can drink warm water. But best to drink red dates longan..

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Was given longan drink, no plain water during confinemeny

I was only allowed warm water

Super Mum

U need lots of water especially if u r breast-feeding!

Super Mum

Old wives tale