Pregnant women who have just given birth are deficient in qi and blood and are relatively weak. They should avoid sour, spicy and cold oils in their diet and should focus on warming and tonic. Here is a list of some dietary taboos, I hope it will be helpful to everyone.
The first is raw and cold food, such as ice cream, ice water, various cold drinks, fruits just taken out of the refrigerator, etc. These foods are not conducive to digestion. Maternal gastrointestinal conditions are inherently poor. These foods cause gastrointestinal burden and can easily cause diarrhea, uterine cold and other diseases, and are not conducive to the elimination of lochia. And if the baby absorbs this milk, it can easily cause diarrhea.
The second is food that is cold in nature, such as crabs, oranges, bitter melon, duck meat, etc. This kind of food can easily cause cold coagulation and blood stasis, which is not only not conducive to the elimination of lochia, but may also cause abdominal pain, diarrhea and other diseases. Moreover, babies who absorb milk through breast milk are also prone to diarrhea symptoms. If you want to eat it, you can wait until the wound heals before eating it. For the health of yourself and your baby, you should pay attention to appropriate taboos.
Third, MSG and malted milk should not be consumed in excess. MSG is inevitably used in seasonings, but excessive absorption of glutamic acid in MSG may hinder the baby's absorption of zinc, causing loss of appetite and, in severe cases, affecting the baby's development and growth. Therefore, when cooking Keep it as little as possible.
Many people think malted milk is very nutritious. Indeed, the nutritional value of malted milk is very high. However, the maltose and malt powder in malted milk will cause the mother to return milk, thus affecting the quality of the milk. Secretion volume. It is more reliable to supplement nutrition during the confinement period through fish, meat, eggs, milk and vegetables.
The fourth is not to eat large tonic foods such as ginseng and American ginseng, or excessive consumption of foods that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, such as hawthorn, red dates, fungus and donkey hide gelatin. During the delivery process, the blood vessels of the internal and external genitalia are often damaged, so you should not eat large amounts of tonic foods or foods that promote blood circulation while the wounds are healing. Excessive consumption of these can lead to excessive blood loss, and in severe cases, hemorrhage symptoms. This type of supplementation should be done after the wound has completely healed.
The fifth is to avoid contact with spicy foods such as chili, ginger, pepper, tobacco, alcohol, coffee, and strong tea. This kind of food will not only cause internal heat, but also affect the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract, which is not conducive to disease recovery and affects the body's recovery. Moreover, babies absorb nutrients through milk, and these irritating foods will also be absorbed by the baby.
The sixth is not to eat pickles, pickles, bacon and other foods that contain excessive amounts of salt. If the mother consumes too much salt, the water in the mother's body will not be excreted, which will increase the burden on the mother's kidneys and cause edema. In severe cases, it may induce hypertension. Moreover, excessive salt in the mother's body increases the salt content in the milk. When the baby absorbs too much salt through the milk, it will also increase the burden on the baby's kidneys. But you can’t skip salt or eat too little. Because postpartum urine and sweating are excessive, the salt excretion also increases. If the salt intake is too little, the mother may suffer from hypotension, loss of appetite, and the secretion of milk. reduce.
Seventh, you should eat as little fried, fatty meat, fried chicken, peanuts and other greasy foods as possible. Maternal water loss during childbirth is severe, Qi and blood are insufficient, gastric acid secretion is reduced, gastrointestinal motility is weak, and digestive function is weakened. Therefore, these greasy foods should be eaten as little as possible to avoid affecting gastrointestinal function, causing indigestion, and can easily lead to obesity and affect subsequent body recovery.
The eighth is not to eat excessive amounts of nut foods such as hazelnuts, chestnuts, pine nuts, and macadamia nuts. If the mother is weak, excessive consumption of nut foods may damage her teeth. If she eats them, it is best to eat cooked nuts. But don’t overeat. Eating too much may cause internal heat and cause bloating in your baby, so just a moderate amount is fine.
The ninth is not to overeat. The mother's Qi and blood are insufficient, and her digestion ability is reduced, so she eats too much and is not easy to digest. It can also lead to postpartum obesity, which is not conducive to later body recovery.
The tenth is to try not to eat expired food or unclean food. The mother's body is weak and her resistance is insufficient, and the baby also absorbs nutrients through milk. The mother's food is directly related to the baby's nutritional absorption. Therefore, we must pay attention to food hygiene, try to use high-quality raw materials and cooking oil, and try to use less take-out, expired food, or stale fruits and vegetables.
What should pregnant women eat? Some experiences are also compiled below. These are all things to pay attention to.
First of all, you should eat liquid foods such as porridge, side dishes, soft rice, egg soup and other foods that are easy to digest and absorb.
Mothers who have just given birth lose a lot of blood and are weak, so they cannot take supplements directly. The body cannot digest and absorb them at all, which will put a burden on the digestive system. After your body recovers, you can eat more warm and tonic foods to promote the growth of qi and blood. Don't overdo it, just the right amount.
Second, for protein foods, you should eat more meat-based foods such as pig's trotters, chicken soup, ribs soup, crucian carp soup, or foods such as tofu, eggs, and milk. Eating these in moderation can increase protein and supplement minerals such as iron and calcium, which are very helpful for the body's later recovery. It can also promote the secretion and nutrition of milk, and the baby's nutrition can also keep up.
Third, in terms of fruits and vegetables, eat more common fruits and vegetables such as lotus root, broccoli, green peppers, cabbage, loofah, apples, peaches, grapes, etc. Eat more foods rich in fiber to promote defecation. During the confinement period, maternal activity decreases, and it is necessary to eat multi-fiber foods to help defecation, and the supplement of vitamins and other trace elements is also inseparable from fruit and vegetable foods.
Fourth, in terms of beverages, in addition to boiled water, you can also drink honey water, brown sugar water, juice, milk, hot soup, etc. After giving birth, mothers need to replenish water. Promoting milk secretion can also help relieve fatigue, prevent internal heat, and prevent constipation.
In addition, postpartum women need not only dietary supplements but also moderate exercise. A small amount of exercise is very important for postpartum recovery. Moderate exercise can promote blood circulation, prevent thrombosis, and promote the discharge of lochia. Moreover, slowly increasing exercise can promote body recovery, prevent postpartum obesity, and is very helpful for postpartum body recovery.
The above are some words of experience, I hope it will be helpful to you.