What A Mother Should Eat During Breast Feeding

It is very important for a breastfeeding mother to have a healthy and balanced diet. A variety of foods are required during this period including:



Get lots of vegetables and fruits – try and have an intake of 5 portions a day of fruit and vegetables.



For additional energy try and take in starch rich foods such as bread, pasta, potatoes, pulses and rice – this will provide a good source of energy.



Foods such as whole meal bread, vegetables, pulses, cereals and pastas will provide fibre – women occasionally experience bowel problems after childbirth and an intake of fibre on a daily basis will help with this.



Proteins such as lean meat, fish, eggs and poultry.




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