Nutrition after pregnancy is just as important as nutrition during the nine months of the most beautiful journey in a woman’s life. The body needs many nutrients and minerals to recover. And at the same time, it must be capable enough to feed the child. Experts often advise that consuming healthy foods throughout the day will help you make the most of the limited energy you have as a new mom.
New moms these days prefer to lose weight after pregnancy by following a weight loss-friendly diet, which is fine. But something more is needed for your body once your baby is here.
dr. Archana Dhawan Bajaj, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at CK Birla Hospital in Delhi, told HT Lifestyle in an interview: “Nutritional needs can vary between mothers, especially with the type of delivery. Women undergoing cesarean section may need additional nutritional care for both the mother as the baby as they recover from surgery and breastfeeding. Mothers who have had a normal delivery need equally good postpartum nutrition for the overall health of mother and baby.”
She recommended that a postpartum breastfeeding mother needs 2,300 to 2,500 calories per day, as opposed to 1,800-2,000 calories per day before pregnancy or for women who are not breastfeeding.
According to Dr. Bajaj, new mothers should eat a nutritious diet that includes whole grains, fiber and healthy fats such as nuts, seeds, avocados, green leafy vegetables, beans and fruits. Chickpeas, tofu, and lean meats, for example, are good sources of protein. Most importantly, a balanced calorie diet rich in important vitamins and minerals found in these foods can help provide adequate energy and a steady supply of milk.
“New moms should avoid excess caffeine while breastfeeding as it can make the baby jittery,” she added.
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