Sunday, 6 March 2016

Postpartum nutrition must be take care off ^_^

A woman, pregnant or not, requires the six basic nutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals mainly calcium ,iron, and water. Once baby arrives, the nutrient and caloric needs of a mother who is not breastfeeding will be the same as they were before pregnancy. Breastfeeding moms or those who are anemic or are recovering from a cesarean section delivery need to be particularly conscious of what they are consuming. Doctors may recommend that anemic mothers begin taking iron supplements to combat low iron levels, but consuming iron-enriched foods is another way to improve overall energy. These foods include:


  • Lean cuts of red meat
  • Organ meats, such as liver
  • Spinach
  • Egg yolks (limited to three or four a week)
  • Pumpkin seed kernels
  • Legumes, which include beans, lentils and chickpeas

Energizing grains include:

  • Whole wheat pasta
  • Whole grain cereal
  • Whole wheat breads
  • Oatmeal
  • Brown rice or wild rice
  • Grains including quinoa, barley, kasha and millet

Foods are rich in these key fats:


  • Tree nuts such as almonds and walnuts
  • Olive oil
  • Avocado
  • Seeds
  • Fatty fish, such as salmon

Super fruits and vegetables include:

  • Citrus fruits (very high in vitamin C)
  • Tomatoes (high in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, plus vitamins C and A)
  • Blueberries (among the highest fruits in antioxidants)
  • Sweet potatoes (high in beta carotene, vitamin C and vitamin A)
  • Broccoli (a good source of protein, calcium and iron)
  • Spinach, kale and other dark leafy greens (high in dietary fibre plus iron, calcium and vitamins)

  References
-http://www.yummymummyclub.ca/family/pregnancy/20121127/the-importance-of-postpartum-nutrition
-http://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/week-4/too-busy-to-eat.aspx
-http://cookingfoodrecipetips.com/articles/using-juicers-raw-food-or-cooking-recipes/237
-http://vkool.com/diet-for-breastfeeding-mothers/

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