Breastfeeding Nutrition Tips

 

The most important thing to be careful about while breastfeeding is not believing what others are saying. Stay away from anyone who tells you that you need to eat for two. You never have to eat for two.

The bodies of breastfeeding mothers are extremely successful in converting the nutrients they take into the milk production required for their babies.

 

• Being a nursing mother is not a reason to eat junk food. Remember that excess calories taken in will be stored as fat. Some mothers lose a lot of weight while breastfeeding and therefore do not think much about what they eat. But not everyone is as lucky as them. Some mothers need to be fed carefully in order to lose the weight they gained during pregnancy.

• Fats stored during pregnancy are sources of energy during breastfeeding.

• It is not recommended to use calorie-based diets for nursing mothers. These diets can affect milk production.

• Adequate fluid intake is very important. Drinks such as tea, coffee and cola act as diuretics and increase urine. Pure water, fruit juices and decaffeinated teas can be drunk.

• Drink enough water to meet your water needs and make it a habit to drink water every time you sit down to breastfeed. Drink 2 and a half 3 liters of water per day within the framework of the activities and daily needs. Filtered or bottled waters may not contain fluoride, which prevents tooth decay.

• Avoid skipping meals. New mothers may not be aware of the time as they are very busy early in the birth. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and not skipping snacks affect milk production.

• Nursing mothers may want to eat sugar and sugary foods while breastfeeding. Above all, eating at the decision makes you feel better by preventing you from regret.

• Prepare yourself a small snack that you can eat while breastfeeding. Rare times when you can have snacks during your busy day can be the moment of breastfeeding.

• When mothers consume garlic, onion and heavy spicy foods, babies may find the taste of breast milk different. If your baby is not as eager as he normally is, it is a good idea to consider what you ate that day or the night before.