What should I pay attention to in the postpartum diet? Postpartum dietary considerations

Avoid spicy, greasy, and cold foods.

Don't eat anything heavy.

Postpartum refers to the period of time after a pregnant woman is born. After childbirth, a woman loses a lot of nutrients in her body, so during the postpartum period, diet, care and ** are very important for women. Trauma, bleeding and frequent contractions during childbirth, as well as the exertion of energy during childbirth, can cause new mothers to burn a lot of calories and become extremely weak.

If the postpartum diet is not supplemented with enough high-quality nutrients in time, it will affect the health of new mothers.

1. Foods suitable for eating after childbirth.

1. Lotus root, maternal lotus root has the effect of promoting blood circulation and stopping bleeding. If the mother gives birth to a child, the lotus root can be eaten in moderation, either in soup or fried.

2. Ejiao, Ejiao has the effect of hemostasis and hemostasis. Ejiao has a good effect on uterine bleeding, and mothers can eat Ejiao after giving birth to promote the early release of toxins. In addition, Ejiao has a good effect on toxin residues caused by women with postpartum blood stasis syndrome.

3. Hawthorn, hawthorn can not only open up the mother's appetite and promote digestion, but also has the function of replenishing blood, you can eat some appropriate amount of hawthorn to accelerate the discharge of toxins in the body.

2. Postpartum dietary contraindications.

1. Avoid sour and salty foods.

Acidic salty foods tend to accumulate water and affect the body's water removal. In addition, sodium ions in salty foods tend to increase concentrations in the blood, which affects metabolism and slows blood circulation.

2. Avoid eating too many eggs.

About 100 grams of protein per day are required according to nutritional standards throughout the delivery period. Therefore, it is enough to eat 3 to 4 eggs a day. Excessive consumption of eggs can also increase the burden on the stomach and even cause stomach problems.

To meet a woman's nutrient needs during confinement, the dietary approach is crucial, and the following points are usually taken into account:

Increase the number of meals. The number of meals per day should be more than normal, and 5 to 6 times is appropriate. This is because increasing the number of meals is conducive to the digestion and absorption of food and ensures adequate nutrition.

Postpartum gastrointestinal function is weakened, peristalsis is reduced, such as eating too much and too full at one time, the burden on the gastrointestinal tract will be increased, thereby weakening the gastrointestinal function. If multiple meals are used, it is beneficial to restore gastrointestinal function.

Food should be served dry and thin. Each meal should be dry and thin. The amount of salt should also be used sparingly. If the mother has significant edema, it is best to consume less salt in the first few days after delivery; If edema is not obvious in the third trimester, there is no need for a light diet.

Pay attention to regulate the spleen and stomach and promote digestion. During the confinement period, you should eat some foods that strengthen the spleen, appetize, promote digestion and increase appetite, such as yams, hawthorn cakes (slices), jujubes, tomatoes, etc.