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Pepper Soup (West African)

Pepper soup is a traditional West African postpartum food — a deeply spiced, aromatic broth made with meat or fish and a unique blend of pepper soup spices like uziza, ehuru, and uda. It's warming, restorative, and valued for helping new mothers recover their strength. It's safe to eat while breastfeeding and a delicious piece of postpartum heritage.

Sources: LactMed, Traditional West African dietary consensus

Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.

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