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 recommended to eat a healthy food diet with the exact
proportions of vitamins, iron, proteins and calcium.
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