So, what should I eat for the first meal after delivery? First of all, let me talk about my feelings about postpartum.
I had a caesarean section. When I was able to get out of bed and walk around, I saw those mothers who gave birth freely in the corridor and ate and drank when they left the delivery room. Then think about yourself, although you can get out of bed and walk around, it is also the second or third day after delivery, and food is also greatly restricted. Therefore, I envy those mothers who have given birth naturally, and I hope that mothers who are about to give birth will take natural birth as their first choice. Only mothers who have experienced caesarean section know how difficult it is to give birth.
Secondly, how to arrange the first meal after delivery?
The diet of mothers who give birth naturally should be based on thin, soft, light, thin and digestible liquid food. Because in the process of childbirth, the new mother consumes a lot of physical strength, sweats a lot and lacks body fluid. The secretion of gastric juice is reduced, which makes the digestive function decline. At this time, what the body needs most is water and light food that is easy to digest.
★ Recommended recipes for the first meal after delivery
1. Millet porridge
Millet contains a variety of vitamins, amino acids, fats and carbohydrates, and its nutritional value is very high. Moreover, millet contains carotene and high content of vitamin B, which has a good nourishing effect on mothers with postpartum qi and blood loss and weak constitution.
The method of making millet porridge is also very simple. Add a little water to millet and boil it.
2. Lotus root porridge
Lotus root contains a lot of starch, vitamins and minerals. Eating lotus root on the first day after delivery can strengthen the spleen and stimulate appetite, which helps to eliminate hematocele in the abdomen.
Making lotus root porridge will be more troublesome. You should scrape off the skin of lotus root, then cut it into thin slices and chop it up, and then cook porridge with rice.
3. Others
Fish soup, egg drop soup, poached eggs, noodles and other foods are also suitable for the first meal after delivery, but try not to put oil or too much salt to avoid breast blockage.
Finally, what should we pay attention to in postpartum diet?
1. Don't eat too much every meal. You can eat more meals in a small amount, such as adding some snacks between meals, which can promote digestion, reduce the burden on the stomach and intestines, and will not saturate and bloat.
2. When eating fish soup, chicken soup and broth, clean up the oil slick in the soup to avoid eating too much fat, causing maternal fullness, breast blockage and possibly baby diarrhea.
3. Eat vegetables or fruits rich in dietary fiber and vitamin C in moderation, such as carrots, lotus roots and apples. , can make the stool unobstructed.
4. Because natural mothers will lose a lot of water and blood during childbirth, it is very important to replenish water. New mothers can use porridge, soup, boiled water, milk and so on. Replenish adequate nutrition and water.
Summary:
Eating on the first day after delivery is very important, but rest is equally important. Only when you have a good rest can you have enough spirit to feed your baby!