“Breast is best” when it comes to feeding newborn babies, exclusively until they are at least 6 months old. It can bolster babies’ immune systems and reduce their risk of infections, allergies, obesity and diabetes.
It is possible that the increased maternal bonding may alter babies’ stress response and make breastfed infants more resilient when they have stressful experiences.
Women who breastfeed have a lower incidence of breast cancer, heart disease, diabetes and hypertension too. It also helps in shedding postpartum weight.
Diet
Lactation depletes the mother of vital nutrients. Some nutrients in breast milk depend on the mother’s diet. Breast milk is your baby’s first vaccine. Therefore, the diet must be adequate in all nutrients to maintain the mother’s and baby’s health. Slow, steady weight loss post delivery is recommended to allow a healthy return to pre pregnancy weight without affecting milk quality and supply.
Commonly seen issues in new mothers are:
How does exercise help?
Clearance by the gynaecologist and a detailed screening by a qualified physiotherapist well versed with postnatal exercise programs are required before starting any program.
Our postnatal exercise experts can address all your exercise related concerns and structure a suitable plan for you.
Aspects that are kept in mind while planning the diet protocol are:
Lactation depletes the mother of vital nutrients. Some nutrients in breast milk depend on the mother’s diet. Breast milk is your baby’s first vaccine. Therefore, the diet must be adequate in all nutrients to maintain the mother’s and baby’s health. Slow, steady weight loss post delivery is recommended to allow a healthy return to pre pregnancy weight without affecting milk quality and supply.
Commonly seen issues in new mothers are:
New mothers have a lot to deal with! Sometimes a process as natural as breastfeeding may not be established successfully with some mothers. Our lactation counsellor can help you overcome these concerns and track the baby’s developmental milestones. Postpartum depression stands roughly at 22% amongst Indian women. If you are experiencing mental health issues, our team of psychologists can assist you with identifying the problem and provide effective coping strategies.
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