It is important to give this nutrition to the new mother

The body is in recovery mode after delivery and the mother needs extra energy for breastfeeding.

Often women start ignoring their diet shortly after delivery, which affects the health of both the mother and the baby. In such a situation, it is important that you do not ignore the nutrients in your plate.

After the birth of the child, the mother's body plays a big responsibility of breastfeeding along with recovery. At this time, the mother should eat such things, which increase both the quantity and quality of milk, as well as help in the mother's energy and recovery. Let's know the new mother's health plate...

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What should be in the plate?

1. Extra energy and protein:

Breastfeeding women need 500 extra calories and 25 grams of extra protein daily. For protein, you can take moong khichdi, pulses, milk/milk alternatives, nuts, porridge etc.

2. Fluid and Hydration:

Water is required for milk production. Drink enough water, coconut water, soup, buttermilk. Consume at least 2.5 to 3 liters of liquid in a day.

3. Iron and Calcium:

Even after delivery, there may be anemia and bone weakness in the body. Continue supplements as per doctor's advice.

4. Easily Digestible Food:

Eat lightly warm, home-made food like bottle gourd-gram dal, porridge, vegetables with cumin, ghee-rich laddu (as per quantity).

Prepare the thali for the whole day like this

■Morning

One glass of water + Fennel, Celery water 5 soaked almonds One walnut + 1 date One small banana or apple

■Breakfast

Gum laddu + One cup turmeric milk/soy milk Almond milk Vegetable porridge + One spoon ghee Moong dal chilla Ragi upma Curd Seasonal fruit

■Mid morning

One cup coconut water or buttermilk Fennel/celery/fenugreek water + 2 raisins

■Lunch

1-2 roti (barley, millet, wheat mix) One lactation and recovery food Take fenugreek, asparagus, fennel, garlic. These are helpful in increasing milk and improving digestion.

One bowl of green vegetables One bowl of lentils (moong/masoor/chickpeas) One bowl of curd or raita + some salad One teaspoon of ghee or butter

■Evening snack

Roasted makhana or peanuts Besan pancake + lemon water Herbal tea (basil/ginger) + 2 dates Freshly cut seasonal fruits

■Dinner

1-2 rotis One bowl of light vegetables One bowl of lentils or soup After eating, drink lukewarm cumin-celery water

■Before sleeping

One glass of milk (mixed with turmeric/almonds) + 2 raisins.

■Eat Gond Pak, Methi Laddu, Sesame Laddu. These will work as energy boosters and hormone balancing.