LACTATING WOMEN Flashcards
1
Q
NUTRITIONAL NEEDS:
A
- Extra 300-400kcals in 1st 3 months of breastfeeding
- During weaning energy intake should drop to pre -pregnancy
- Fat reserves are laid down
2
Q
Why are fat reserves laid down?
A
To provide energy for breast milk production
3
Q
Why are extra kcal necessary during breastfeeding?
A
To provide energy for breast milk production
4
Q
DIETARY NEEDS:
A
- Healthy balanced diet!
- 8-12 glasses water a day
- Limited caffeine & alcohol intake should remain
- Still avoid peanuts
- Lots of food rich in carbs/protein/calcium
5
Q
How should one loose weight after giving birth?
A
- Low fat diet
- Moderate exercise
- Wait 6 weeks after baby is born
RAPID WEIGHTLESS IS DANGEROUS TO MILK’S NUTRIENT LEVELS.
