As we discuss already Mother needed extra energy not only for the growth of the baby but for the milk given by her to the child also.
Food needs for the Mother during Breast Feeding to increase the Breast Milk which is very important for the growth of the Baby:-
- Intake all the necessary foods which you ate during the Pregnancy Periods because you all need the same vitamins and minerals during the Breastfeed time also.
- More than this drink milk and water more.(Minimum 700 ml to 1 L)
- Eat Dark Greens more especially Arai Keerai and Spinach.
- Eat colourful fruits like Orange, Pomegranate etc.
- Eat colourful vegetables like Carrot, Beetroot etc.
- Add Garlic to your food daily 50 g which improves the supply of milk to your baby.
- Add Fennel, Cumin, Fenugreek, Sesame Seeds in your food of minimum 5-20 gs. per week may also increase your supply of milk.
- Besides this Feed your baby regularly within a gap of 2 or 3 hours according to your baby upto 3 months is compulsory.
- Feeding to your baby is very necessary not only for your baby but it is also very important for the mom to recover his health.
- It also helps the Mom not tobe affected by breast cancer.
