Mode nursing mother

Nursing mother must be obtained mainly in the day as many calories, how many of them should receive workers engaged in manual labor. Mam diet should contain 120 g protein, of which 70% animal fat 100-120 g (20% vegetable), 450-500 grams of carbohydrate. Total caloric intake should contain 3200-3500 calories.

Increase caloric intake can be achieved with a hearty breakfast (eggs, oatmeal) and nutritious snack. The menu should include dairy products rich in calcium and phosphorus, in which the baby needs most. Of course, we need fruits and vegetables.

Nursing mother requires not only more calories, but also more fluid. According to Laurence PERN book &# 171: I raise a child&# 187 ;, during the day, it is desirable to drink one liter of milk. The optimum amount of fluid you drink in the first days after delivery should be within 1.5-2 liters.

Approximate daily food package nursing mother after childbirth consists of 200-250 grams of meat, poultry or fish, 600 ml of milk in any form, 100 grams of cottage cheese, 20-30 g cheese, 1 egg, 500-600 g of vegetables, of which at 200 g of potato, 200-300 g of fruit, bread wheat - 150 g rye - 100 g, cereals, pasta - 70 g, 150-200 mL of juice, 60 g sugar, dried fruits 18 - 20 g, 20 g confectionary , low-fat sour cream 15 g, 25 g butter, vegetable - '15

If possible, avoid:

1. Products that give breast milk taste bad (eg, cauliflower, garlic, onion).

2. medication without a doctor's prescription, as some medications may interfere with the breast milk, or penetrating into the milk, harm the baby (eg, drugs, prepared on the basis of camphor, sedatives for the nervous system, hypnotics, analgesics, hormones, antibiotics, sulfa , anthelmintics).

3. The consumption of coffee, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products.

4. In the case of constipation do not need to take laxatives, which can harm the baby; better to eat more vegetables and fruits.

Do not abuse the sweet, confectionery, fried, smoked. In order to prevent allergies need to limit the use of citrus, honey, cocoa, nuts.

Fatigue is not conducive to the formation of milk, so before each feeding must find the opportunity to rest for about fifteen minutes. For a good night's sleep lactation needs at least 8 hours and 1-2 hours of sleep during the day, sufficient exposure to fresh air, quiet atmosphere.

Smoking and breastfeeding

Diet nursing mothers should be consistent with the child's diet. Food should be taken in the same hours, preferably 30-40 minutes before feeding baby (5-6 times a day), which contributes to a better lactation.