Healthy Diet Tips for Breastfeeding Mom

Healthy Diet Tips for Breastfeeding Mom

Many new mothers are not confident with their body shape. Although the baby in the womb was born, but many who complained that the body was still stretchy and look less 'okay'. Yes Moms, I really want to quickly restore body shape as usual.

Do not quickly take the decision to consume diet drugs, Moms. The use of any weight loss medication is not permitted for breastfeeding mothers. 

Diet too tight should also be avoided, because it can make mothers easily weak, tired, and lethargic. It can affect the supply of breast milk in the body, you know. 

Then how to lose weight safe for nursing mothers? 

Breastfeeding alone is actually the best way to lose weight. In fact, it would be easier for nursing mothers to reduce fat in the 3P area (thighs, hips, and buttocks). 

To quote the Indonesian Breastfeeding Association (AIMI) page, if you breastfeed your baby, within 4-6 months, your weight will go down very slowly. Yep, the key is to be patient. 

But can not be denied, different mother also the condition. There is also a mother who despite breastfeeding her baby but her weight does not go down. Some others even go up his weight. Well, start you think to diet. You begin to haunt feelings of worry, whether there is a possibility of diet will affect the amount of breast milk is still very needed small?

No need to worry, Moms! As summarized as MOM (kumparan.com) from aimi-asi.org, you can still run a healthy diet without worrying about reducing the quality and quantity of breastmilk, in the following ways: 

Regular diet 

Do not for dietary reasons, you are procrastinating to eat. The right and safe way to lose weight without worry is to set a good diet. 

Vary foods with balanced nutrition, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Avoid eating fast food and foods containing excessive MSG. 

Small portions but often 

Prepare small portions when eating but in frequent intensity. It's better than eating lots of straight but irregular meals. You can also make healthy and fresh snacks from fruits and vegetables when suddenly feeling hungry while breastfeeding. Remember, pay attention to the portion. 

Enough body fluids 

Do not forget to increase the consumption of liquid, can water or various foods and beverages that contain water and minerals. Fresh juice or fruit soup can be a good choice to accompany your breastfeeding activities. 

Reduce caffeine and alcohol 

As much as possible, try to reduce consumption of alcohol and caffeine while breastfeeding. If necessary, avoid it altogether. Not just from coffee and tea, but soda and chocolate that also contain high caffeine. So, carefully Moms. Meanwhile, drinking alcohol during breastfeeding can inhibit the production of the hormone oxytocin that can interfere with the smoothness of breast milk.

In addition, some studies have also found, if alcohol can give a sharp, penetrating aroma to breast milk. Thus, it is feared the baby refused to suckle.