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Food Tips for women after childbirth:
- Some women resort immediately after birth to allocate to follow a strict regime to get rid
Of excess weight gained during the pregnancy, and the restoration of grace quickly, which is a wrong decision, where it needs good nutrition in lactation period, and do not need
Just some light exercise and balanced diet and a period ranging between six or eight weeks to lose excess weight.
- Get used to the diet pattern is true and is eating all kinds of food, but in moderation, and not excessive intake of sugars
Wrong a faith followed by many women to increase breast-feeding, which does not
Only serve to increase the weight and gain more
Of kilograms.
- Some types of food affect the baby's milk, causing disturbed or suffering some symptoms such as abdominal cramps, bloating, such as eating garlic, or pulses, as well as some vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli,
Which should reduce them as much as possible
in this period .
- There are also some foods that may be the cause of a child with allergies such as beans, which can minimize them
Even the first year of a child's life.
- Note the effect of certain foods on a child, which might cause a child with diarrhea, especially in the early days of his birth,
Which must be observed, and stay away from them where the child is suffering from loose stools in those days, which are a result of breastfeeding.
- Careful eating iron supplements and calcium throughout the period of lactation, even
Do not adversely affect the health of the mother in this period, and lead to anemia, osteoporosis, dental pain, may also haunt the mother after birth feelings of depression and sadness as a result of fatigue or weakness,
And who needs to rest and good sleep
Integrated and food.
- Drink plenty of fluids, and the best water, and herbs chamomile, mint, fennel, which works to calm and provide the body with water, which increases the amount of milk and breastfeeding.
What types of foods to be taken while breastfeeding?
· No need to use a special diet while breast-feeding your baby naturally. Without the
So try to choose healthy foods
That helps to increase milk and make it
More saturated.
· Choose a variety of whole grains as well as vegetables. Wash fruits and vegetables well to get rid of
No traces of pesticides.
· Eat a variety of foods while breastfeeding will alter the flavor of the milk. This will help your child to taste the different flavors, and helps him to accept solid foods later.
· To make sure you and your child all the necessary vitamins, it is possible that the doctor extension side supplemental vitamins is to be taken for the duration of breastfeeding to weaning.
What is the amount of fluid to be taken while breastfeeding?
• It is essential that the nursing mother dealing with large amounts of fluids so as not to dry. Be sure to drink water multiple times, preferably before you feel thirsty, you should drink more if the shift amounts of urine color to dark yellow.
· Keep a glass of water next to you while you breastfeed your baby. You should drink nine cups of water or other fluids every day.
· Stay away from juices or drinks that contain large amounts of sugar. A lot of sugar helps the overweight
Or prevents you from losing the extra weight of pregnancy.
Follow vegetarian diet and breastfeeding:
If you follow a vegetarian diet, then you know how important it is to choose foods provide you with the nutrients you need. This is very important during the period of breastfeeding.
Choose foods rich in iron, protein and calcium:
During lactation, make sure you get the nutrient-rich these substances.
Of iron-rich foods: beans, peas, lentils, whole grain products, dark green leafy vegetables, dried fruits. To help your child to ease the absorption of iron eating iron-rich foods with vitamin C-rich foods, such as citrus fruits (oranges, tangerines), sweet peppers and tomatoes.
In order to obtain the protein can rely on eggs, dairy products, plants such as soybeans and meat substitutes, legumes, lentils, nuts, seeds and whole grains.
Calcium-rich foods include dairy products, dark green leafy vegetables, juices, breakfast cereals, soy milk, soy milk and tofu.
nutrition supplements :
The doctor may recommend eating vitamin B12 tablets in some cases, vitamin D tablets daily.
Vitamin B-12, there is mainly in animal products, so it is difficult to get a sufficient amount when you follow vegetarian diet. Vitamin B-12 plays a key role in the growth of your child's brain.
If it did not deal with sufficient amounts of foods rich in vitamin D, such as milk, beef and some grains - has not suffered enough to the sun, it is possible that you need to supplement containing vitamin D. Your child needs vitamin D to absorb calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets, softness and weak bones.
Be sure to tell your doctor and your child's doctor if you are taking supplements containing vitamin D.
What foods and beverages should be avoided during breastfeeding?
Some foods and beverages must be wary
To take up during lactation:
Alcoholic beverages
It should be completely avoided as the lowest percentage of alcohol in breast milk is considered unsafe for the child.
Caffeine
Avoid drinking more than two to three cups of coffee or stimulant drinks a day. Keep in mind that a lot of caffeine in breast milk or baby haunts his sleep worrying.
Fish
Fish and seafood of the best sources of protein and omega-3 is considered
. Most seafood contains mercury, and mercury at high rates in breast milk may represent a threat to the nervous system of a child's growth.
To control the rate of mercury Choose seafood that contain trace levels of mercury, such as shrimp, salmon, canned light tuna meat and catfish (catfish).
Avoid marine foods that contain high levels of mercury such as shark, swordfish and mackerel.
Does the diet cause a mother to a child with allergies?
It is possible to cause some of the foods you consider taking your child to make him nervous or cause allergies.
· If your child is injured skin rash, diarrhea or infected or congestion after feeding, talk your child's doctor. These symptoms may indicate an allergy to a particular food.
· If you suspect certain foods, try to stay away from them for a week and note the impact on the child's behavior. Get rid of dairy products or foods and ingredients allergens such as milk, beef, eggs, peanuts, nuts, wheat, soy and fish.
· Some nursing mothers are advised to avoid causing gases such as onions, cabbage foods.
Always remember that:
1. Tracking balanced diet regime. It is preferable to consult a dietitian to provide you with thoughtful and particularly your diet
2. gradually lose excess weight and tan (2/1 kg per week) especially if you are breast-feeding, so as not to affect the milk yields.
3. Tmarce back your movement and exercise regularly rapid walking three
Times a week at least.
4. pay attention to the amount of calories and fat intake.
5. pay attention to the size of the quota intake.
6. Always visit your doctor for follow-up and for any queries.
Avoid strong taste food or drink like ginger, green tea , spicy, alcohol, sweet, pickle food and increase water intake, number of small meals, variety of food to help your baby to enjoy the taste of breast milk which contain every thing you eat, and visit dictation to help you for any special health need for you or your baby. ......
Actually, I'm a caregiver and I took care of my son when my wife went through a lot of delivering him under C-section (smiled). You can browse this link for your diet info. I wish you good health with your new born and God bless your family.
http://www.babycenter.com/0_best-foods-for-new-moms-energy-boosters_1458856.bc
I agree with the detailed answer given by Ms. Dalal.
As soon as you delivered, mother's body need more Essential Nutrients such as Protein,Calcium, Folic Acid, Iron Vitamins and Minerals in the Higher level for the both Mom and baby (Through breastfeeding).
Hence you can take below foods as soon you back to normal diet pattern,
- Sea Foods (Salmon, Saradine)
- Low fat Dairy Products
- Whole Grain Products
- Eggs
- Vegetables
- Drink plenty of water
- Green Leafy vegetables
Thank you for the invitation and I agree with Professor Randy
