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Ladies! Welcome to this new adventure filled with excitement, nerves, overwhelm, and all things crazy but fulfilling. You are now in charge of a tiny human\u2019s lunchtime, snack time (in fact all meal times)  and you are questioning every decision you make, no matter how minor. \u2018Should I eat it? Or skip it?\u2019 While we may not be able to address all of your concerns. We can help you eat right and approach your nutrition more mindfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Breastfeeding and Breastmilk\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The period immediately following the child\u2019s birth is a transitional period for both the mother and the child as they adjust to their environment. This is the time the mother and baby bond and breastfeeding is the most simple and crucial way of doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a mother holds her baby to latch on, oxytocin is released, resulting in a happy and content feeling. This not only strengthens their bond but also increases milk production in women. When having breastmilk, the baby does not require water, let alone vitamins, minerals, and protein required for growth \u2014 it is all available in the breastmilk. As a result, it is critical for mothers to maintain optimal health and eat nutritiously for themselves and for the newborn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what you must and must not include in your diet to ensure optimal nutrition \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Eat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Iron and calcium<\/strong>\u2013 During the delivery process, the pelvic bones are weakened. A diet rich in iron and calcium is essential for a quick postpartum recovery and better bone health. Almonds, walnuts, pomegranates, and spinach are all excellent sources of iron and calcium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lean Protein<\/strong>\u2013 Women require lean protein for cell growth and repair after the birthing process. This protein also ensures that enough breast milk is produced to meet the baby\u2019s needs. Lean protein sources include tofu, cottage cheese, eggs, and chicken.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fibre<\/strong>has the potential to help your digestive system. Women often feel constipated post-birthing. Eating high-fibre foods like bananas, dried fruits, and baked potatoes can help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    What to Avoid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Starchy pulses<\/strong>\u2013 Pulses such as chickpeas, kidney beans, or peas, are difficult to digest for both mothers and babies. If breastfeeding mothers consume such pulses, their babies may become colicky.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Cruciferous Vegetables<\/strong>\u2013 Vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower are difficult to digest. They are known to cause flatulence if consumed too frequently in large quantities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Caffeine<\/strong>\u2013 Caffeine can be passed on to the baby through breast milk, because their bodies are too delicate to metabolise caffeine, they may experience jitters and irritability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Every year, the first week of August is celebrated as World Breastfeeding Week to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding for the healthy development of babies. If you are a new mother reading this blog, we\u2019re rooting for you and hope you enjoy this time and cherish this experience along with taking adequate care of yourself and your baby by being healthy, fit and strong.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13561,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"health_condition":[38],"wellness_condition":[88],"special_tags":[],"class_list":["post-13559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","health_condition-postnatal","wellness_condition-nutrition"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat to Eat When You\u2019re Breastfeeding - Healthwatch by Shyft<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When a mother holds her baby to latch on, oxytocin is released, resulting in a happy and content feeling\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.betheshyft.com\/healthwatch\/postnatal\/what-to-eat-when-youre-breastfeeding\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What to Eat When You\u2019re Breastfeeding - 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