Nutrition during breastfeeding | my junior® pushchair

You have during the Having to give up many things during pregnancy. Now during the breastfeeding period, the List of the things you should avoid significantly shorter. However, it is worth bearing a few things in mind. Together with our my junior midwife Sandra has put together the most important tips for you here regarding nutrition during breastfeeding summarised.

These foods are good for breastfeeding mothers

So that your little bundle of joy receives enough nutrients through the valuable breast milk, you should aim to balanced, varied and healthy ...nourish yourself. So try to make sure that... Protein-, vitamin- and mineral-rich products made from milk and whole grains, fresh fruit and vegetables to be found on your menu. The European Food Standard Agency (EFSA) also recommends two portions of oily sea fish (z.B. mackerel, herring or salmon) per week. This is according to current research findings. Oily sea fish contains many polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as omega-3 or omega-6. They are really good for your little bit of happiness. They have a positive influence on the central nervous system, the brain, the liver, the retina, and the immune system Your baby’s. Also Zinc, iron, proteins and B vitamins are important for your little happiness. In order for them to reach your baby through breast milk, it is recommended to eat lean meat three times a week.

What should breastfeeding mothers not eat and drink?

Raw meat, sushi, or raw milk cheese are now allowed again.. Because bacterial infections such as listeriosis and toxoplasmosis cannot be transmitted to the child through breast milk. The list of things you should avoid is therefore now considerably shorter than it was during pregnancy. Read more about nutrition during pregnancy.

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Which foods cause bloating while breastfeeding?

Many mothers worry about whether what they eat is Flatulence in babies can lead to. Current findings show, however, that it is not at all necessary to give up things like cabbage or similar foods.. Our my junior midwife Sandra recommends trying out what works. Because even now, the following applies: Every child is different. Most babies tolerate vegetables such as broccoli, fennel and spinach, as well as fruits such as mango, grapes, apple, banana and apricot very well. Garlic, pulses, onions and cabbage, on the other hand, may not be as well tolerated by some babies. If this is the case, try to avoid these foods or only enjoy them in moderation.

What many mothers don’t know at all: Peppermint tea and sage tea inhibit milk production. So, during breastfeeding, it’s better to opt for other types of tea.

Coffee in moderation

The German Nutrition Society recommends that breastfeeding women, no more than three cups of coffee a day to drink. That corresponds to 300 milligrams of caffeine. Because caffeine can cause restlessness in your little one. Therefore, try no more coffee in the afternoon and evening to drink.

Alcohol and cigarettes

If you breastfeeding and cigarettes when you smoke, the Pollutants from cigarettes in breast milk In addition to nicotine, dioxins, benzpyrenes, nitrosamines and heavy metals from the cigarette smoke enter the milk, and when drinking, into the gastrointestinal tract of your little one. The Federal Ministry of Health in Germany and the National Breastfeeding Commission advise that, not to smoke during breastfeeding. If abstinence is not possible, there should be at least a few hours between smoking a cigarette and breastfeeding.

Experts also advise against the consumption of Alcohol during breastfeeding off. Because: through the blood comes the Alcohol in breast milk. But if you do not wish to go without during the Toasting with a glass of sparkling wine while breastfeeding, Express milk just before, so that the time until the next feed is as long as possible and the alcohol can be broken down. Pumping is also a good option here.

Are you feeling thirstier while breastfeeding?

During breastfeeding more thirsty than usual to have is completely normal. The hormone oxytocin is responsible for this. As soon as your baby starts to feed at your breast, your brain releases oxytocin. The Elevated oxytocin levels then cause a strong feeling of thirst in many mums.. But the hormone can do even more: Without oxytocin, no milk would come from your breasts at all. It can also make you feel a little sleepy. However, the most important thing is that the hormone can strengthen the emotional bond with your child.

Diet during breastfeeding?

Many mothers want the Excess pounds after childbirth get rid of it again as quickly as possible. Please don’t worry about it too much. Often, the pounds drop off all by themselves, even just through breastfeeding. After all, that is hard physical work. Our my junior midwife Sandra recommends not to follow any special diet. During breastfeeding, the same applies as in pregnancy: listen to your body. Breastfeeding increases your body’s energy requirements. Therefore, now is not a good time to count calories.

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