Dr. Rakshita Mehra (working at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Noida, India) recommends that mothers should eat a balanced diet, adequate in vitamins, minerals, protein, omega-3 fats and carbohydrates to maintain energy, recover health after giving birth and produce good breast milk.
This helps mothers overcome stress and hormonal changes, which are important for mental and physical health.
Ms. Rakshita Mehra points out 3 types of food that help mothers recover their health quickly after giving birth:
Green leafy vegetables
Leafy greens such as spinach, mustard leaves, methy leaves, mint leaves are healthy foods in the postpartum period.
These vegetables are a rich source of vitamins A, C, K and beta-carotene, supporting the baby's development and boosting the mother's immune system.
In addition, minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc and sodium in green leafy vegetables also help support milk secretion. Green vegetables also provide a lot of fiber, helping mothers maintain a feeling of fullness for a long time and supporting digestion.
Seeds and oily seeds
Nuts such as cashews, walnuts, almonds, chia seeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds... are good for postpartum health and are often used in traditional dishes.
These nuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, magnesium and selenium, which help improve breast milk quality.
Seed-based dishes also have the effect of stimulating milk secretion, providing the best source of nutrition for babies.
get enough liquid
Breast milk is mainly water, so postpartum mothers need to drink enough water to produce milk regularly.
Drinking enough water not only helps breast milk to be produced evenly but also helps the mother's body recover quickly and eliminate toxins.
Water sources include water, lentil soup, fennel seed tea, ginger tea, cumin seed water, chicken broth and coconut water are all great choices to provide moisture for the body.
Adding foods such as leafy greens, nuts and enough fluids to your diet will help you recover your health quickly after giving birth and provide the best nutrition for your baby.
