Woman feeding during lactation Breast

Woman feeding during lactation Breast



   

 There are a lot of myths related to food from the mother to ensure breastfeeding, many stories of grandmothers who have passed from mouth to mouth, are not always guaranteed a scientific reason. Therefore, many women wonder how to be feeding the mother during lactation.

           Your diet during this period should not vary. It is suggested to avoid for three months, citrus fruits (pineapple, mango, orange, strawberry, etc.) especially if you or the father of your hij @ has a history of allergies, you also suggest eliminating flatulent food, which produce gases - (beverages sodas, watermelon, melon, cucumber, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, beans). You can not abuse the dairy or fish.

           It is suggested to use the belt rigorous "full day" for a month and then at least four hours per day. Take much liquid, this is the real secret that influence the production of breast milk, oats or barley or beer has no scientific basis.

        Be guided by your hunger, your energy needs are increased by the production of breast milk (this must be unique to burn approx. 600 kcal per day) and remember that a balanced and healthy diet should be varied, containing daily carbohydrate and vegetables, vegetables, fruits, fish or meat, fats and plenty of fluids. Thus, immediately you return to your usual weight.
         As we said earlier, breastfeeding requires a metabolic effort to produce milk. However, contrary to what one might think it is not a matter of eating too much, but to adapt to the new needs diet. Thus it prevents the mother fattening, which is usual for bad habits. Keep in mind that you should not start a low calorie food plan with less than 1,500 calories a day because it could take to malnutrition.

            We must also remember that breastfeeding is used to produce milk fat reserves accumulated during pregnancy, especially the one located on the arms, so if we keep adequate food and balanced body should return smoothly to its weight usual.

         During lactation a physiological loss occurs 3 to 7% of bone calcium, which spontaneously recovered after 6 months. The recommended calcium for women 19 to 59 years is the same intake 1,000 mg / day, whether you breastfeed or not. Calcium can be taken through dairy or in case of intolerance or rejection, other foods containing it. If necessary your doctor will suggest supplementation.

        The recommended iron intake is reduced by half during lactation, mainly because it reduces menstrual iron loss. No iron supplements are recommended to mothers, unless you have iron deficiency anemia.

           Breast milk contains 85-90% water so it is necessary to provide plenty of fluids to replenish the mother, either in the form of mostly water or juices or shakes or teas. Should not drink alcohol as it focuses on passing the baby milk. They should also be limited exciting drinks like coffee, tea, caffeinated soft drinks, etc.

           In case of adolescents, vegetarian mothers we suggest you contact us to give personalized attention in relation to your nutritional needs.

           The ideal is to give exclusive breastfeeding until the 6th month after the incorporation of new foods will begin in the child without suspending it until the year of age.