Ensuring optimal postnatal nutrition is crucial for aiding maternal recovery and facilitating infant growth and development via breastfeeding.
Following childbirth, a woman's body undergoes significant physiological changes, making adequate nutrition vital to aid recovery, and supplement against further nutrient deficiencies while breastfeeding. A thorough understanding of postnatal nutrition is crucial to providing comprehensive healthcare advice.
NUTRITIONAL NEEDS POSTPARTUM
Macronutrients:
- Protein: Crucial for tissue repair1,2 and milk production3. Encourage sources like lean meats, fish, eggs, legumes, and dairy products.4
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