6 foods to increase supply of breast milk in c-section delivery mothers
Mothers who deliver a baby through a c-section need to add a lot of nutrients such as fibre, protein, iron
Mothers who deliver a baby through a c-section need to add a lot of nutrients such as fibre, protein, iron minerals and calcium in their diet not just for a speedy recovery but also to easily breastfeed the newborn.
Updated on Mar 29, 2022 06:06 PM IST 7 Photos
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Bringing life to earth is not at all an easy task. Many people think that a healthy diet only needs to be followed till your pregnancy lasts but maintaining a controlled balanced diet after your delivery is equally important. Once a baby is born, all the attention goes to the baby but the mother also needs a lot of care especially if it is a c-section or caesarean delivery. Most mothers take time to produce milk after a c-section delivery. Here are a few easily available ingredients that will help the mother to recover soon as well as increase milk supply.(Pexels)
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Oats: This superfood can help your body in more ways than one. You can soak it overnight in milk and keep it in the refrigerator and eat it the next day for breakfast with your favourite fresh fruit toppings.(Shutterstock)
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Fenugreek seeds: Studies suggest that fenugreek seeds increase insulin and oxytocin secretion in the body which helps boost milk production.(Pinterest)
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Spinach: Experts recommend new moms consume a lot of green leafy vegetables since they are rich in calcium, iron, folate and vitamin K.(Pixabay)
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