WHAT SHOULD A MOTHER EAT AFTER DELIVERY?
- January 1, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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It is often seen that women of delivery do not pay attention to their food as they used to give during pregnancy. After doing this, after a time, their body starts getting weak which can cause problems for both mother and child.
Experts believe that the new mother is required to breastfeed the baby for about a year and hence they should take full care of their food. By doing this, both mother and child are protected from many dangerous diseases.
1 .Egg
Women need protein the most after delivery and eggs are the best source. It gives strength to the body and it also removes vitamin D deficiency.
2. Oats
Oats are a very good source of fiber and are also very useful in meeting the iron requirement. Oatmeal also keeps the mother from stress.
3. Spinach
Spinach is a treasure of iron. Along with this, it is also a good source of Vitamin A. You can include it in your diet in any way like juices, vegetables, salads.
4. Milk
Milk is considered a complete diet. In addition to vitamin D, B and protein, it also contains many nutrients. In addition, the calcium present in it plays a major role in strengthening bones.
5. Vitamin E
Being the main source of vitamin E, every new mother is advised to use almonds in her diet. Omega 3 found in it is beneficial for both mother and child.
What should the mother eat after delivery?
In such a situation, every mother should eat only food to improve her health. Such as:
1. Eat protein after delivery
Research suggests that after giving birth to a mother’s baby, she needs to eat at least 71 grams more protein.
Therefore it is a good suggestion to eat things made with milk, so that the mother gets the elements of calcium along with proteins. Apart from this, he should also eat lentils and different types of meat. Also, at such times, the mother can also eat the following things:
- Eggs
- Beans
- Yogurt
- Machli
2. Eat grains after delivery
In this situation the mother can give strength and strength to her body by carbohydrates. Whole grains are a means of transporting that carbohydrate to its body.
The element of sugar also increases our agility and strength, but there is a risk of deteriorating the balance of sugar in our body. They can also increase their calories excessively.
Therefore, foods like brown rice, jowar, and oatmeal should be eaten by the mother. With this, his greener gets the proper amount of carbohydrates, and it also becomes good for his health.
3. Take fats after delivery
After giving birth to a child, every mother should eat food that gives her the fat content. But keeping it in mind, eat only the right types of fats.
4. Eat fruits and vegetables after delivery
Fruits and vegetables are things that are very beneficial for the mother even in her pregnancy, and even after giving birth to the child. They contain such a large amount of fiber, which keeps the digestive system of the mother healthy, and also removes problems like constipation.
Also, it provides a large amount of vitamins and minerals like elements to their body, which makes the mother’s milk healthy for the baby.
Due to pesticides and chemicals, they should eat organic fruits and vegetables as much as possible.
If organic fruits and vegetables are not available, things such as spinach, apples, and grapes should not be eaten, as a lot of pesticides are added to those fruits and vegetables. In fruits and vegetables such as onions, pineapples, kiwi, mangoes, and corn, less pesticides are added, so they can be consumed.
These 11 nutritious diet should be included in the diet after recovery
1. Panjiri
Panjiri is a healthy thing that helps to improve a new mother’s metabolism and keep weight under control. You can eat it like this or by making laddus.
2. Gum ladoos
Protein and other nutrients are present in gum laddus which removes the weakness of the body. It contains moong dal, flour and dry fruits in addition to the food gum.
3. Whole Sprouted Grains
A lot of nutrition is found in sprouted grains. If it is mixed with dry grains and used to prepare its flour, it will be very beneficial.
4. Poppy seeds
Pain and swelling occur in the body after delivery. Due to muscle weakness, it is necessary to give energy immediately. In such a situation, poppy seeds, poppy soup, poppy pudding or other things made from it can be given.
5. Fennel water
There is also little effect on digestion after delivery. Drinking fennel water is beneficial to repair it again.
6. Celery
It is believed that celery not only relieves stomach aches and gas, it also produces breastmilk milk. Celery has been described as a medicine in Ayurveda. Celery has antioxidant, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Women can eat from celery paratha to pudding after delivery. This will also increase their energy level. If you want, you can eat it by making laddus. Add plenty of desi ghee and dry fruits to it, which will help in bridging the deficiencies in the woman after delivery.
7. Pulses
Protein is also present in pulses. After delivery, boiling the lentils and making their soup and drinking it are quite beneficial. Apart from this, make moong dal pudding and feed it. This will increase the breast milk and will also remove weakness. Whole grains should be consumed in breakfast as it keeps energy in the body throughout the day. Eat oats, oatmeal etc. in breakfast. Women also get nutrients from this.
8. Green vegetables
Green vegetables are rich in iron, which increases the amount of blood in the woman’s body and also benefits the baby. Especially eat spinach soup or vegetable.
9. Consumption of milk
Consumption of milk products is also very important for a woman. It also provides adequate amount of calcium to the body, which helps to develop the bones of the baby and the weakness in the body of the woman during delivery.
10. Sesame Laddus
Sesame Laddus are loaded with calcium, iron, copper, magnesium, and phosphorus. It supplies essential elements in the body. In addition, it regulates intestinal function. Sesame seed laddus are very popular anyway because of their taste.
11. Almonds
Almonds contain many minerals besides carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin B12 and E. If the woman includes almond in her diet after delivery, it is beneficial for both mother and child. If you want, you can also make almond halwa and give it to the woman.
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.