World Breastfeeding Week: 9 Important Nutrition & Diet Tips for Mothers - Venkataeswara Hospitals
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated across many countries on first 7 days of August (Aug 1 – 7), Promoted by World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). The purpose of this week is to increase the awareness and importance of breastfeeding. This helps to build the infant’s immune system, provide essential nutrients and support baby development. Breastfeeding, a mother requires having the exact diet, so that the milk is filled with all the accurate nutrients. Venkataeswara Hospitals are a Multispeciality Hospital in Chennai , sharing 9 Important Nutrition & Diet Tips for Mothers on this World Breastfeeding Week. High Protein Foods Foods which contain high proteins such as cereals, whole grains, dried fruits, pulses, eggs, chicken, vegetables and fresh fruits are fine for the mother and baby. Lactation Demands Lactation demands an extra 500kcal in the diet of a breastfeeding mother. Here breast feeding mothers are reco