Maintaining a good diet during pregnancy is critical. But in order for the baby to grow strong and healthy, dietary care must be extended to the breastfeeding period.
Everything the mother eats goes to the baby through the milk. Therefore, eating healthy and the necessary nutrients offers benefits for both mother and child.
One of the concerns of women soon after childbirth is to eliminate the extra pounds gained during pregnancy, and for this, many end up on crazy diets that can damage their health. Ideally, new moms should follow a well-designed diet rich in foods that are sources of protein, calcium and iron.
Fruits such as oranges, melons, apples, peaches and plums, vegetables, cereals and whole grains can not miss the right breastfeeding menu.
Milk and milk products should also be consumed, but only in lean versions, which are more easily absorbed by the body.
To help produce the amount of milk your child needs, drink 8 to 12 glasses of water a day.
The child's organism corresponds through the feeding made with breast milk. Therefore, to avoid discomfort in the baby such as cramps, lack of sleep, diarrhea and gas constantly, it is necessary to avoid the consumption of caffeine-rich foods like soda, tea, coffee and chocolate as much as possible.
Also moderate the consumption of foods with condiments such as pepper, garlic and cinnamon, cow's milk, soy, eggs, beans, wheat, nuts and vegetables that cause gastrointestinal disturbances such as kale, broccoli, corn, cabbage and cucumbers. Alcohol and nicotine consumption also go into breast milk, so it is totally prohibited during this phase.
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