Breastfeeding
• Most important for baby in first six months.
• You can even avoid giving water to baby for first few months.
• After delivery you should start breastfeeding to your baby as soon as possible.
• Initial breast milk is known as colostrum.
• Colostrum contains antibodies to protect the newborn against diseases.
• In general, protein in colostrum is higher than in normal milk.
• Breastfeeding also helps in weight loss of the mother and reshaping the body.
Reshaping Your Body After Delivery
Abdominal Belt: Wear abdominal belt even in case of normal delivery. It helps in re-toning of your abdominal muscles.
Diet: Give special attention to diet. Take better nutrition after pregnancy as secretion of milk needs nutrition. Include protein iron, calcium and fibre rich diet. Foods that are made from wheat rice, oats, cornmeal barley or another cereal grain.
Vary Your Vegetables: Choose a variety of vegetables including dark green red, and orange vegetables, and starchy vegetables. Any fruit or 100 percent freshly prepared fruit juice counts as part of the fruit group.
• Milk and milk products are considered part of the dairy group.
• Focus on fat-free or low-fat products that are high in calcium.
• Choose Low-Fat or Lean Meats and Poultry
• Vary your protein routine. Choose more fish, nuts, seeds and peas.
Exercise
• Exercise is very important in post pregnancy.
• Walk and simple exercises help you lose weight and make you energetic.
Points to Keep in Mind After Pregnancy
• In the first few weeks, a mother needs to be relieved of all responsibilities other than feeding the baby and taking care of herself.
• Husband and family members should help her by taking more responsibilities of house.
• Sleep when the baby sleeps. This may be only a few minutes of rest several times a day, but these minutes can add up.
• Avoid visitors as time saved from them can be utilised for resting.
• Get outside for a few minutes each day simple walk will also do.
Vaccination of Your Baby
• Strictly follow your doctor to get all the vaccinations of baby done in time.
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