Whether it is a natural delivery or a caesarean section, the main task of a new mother who has just given birth to a baby in the first few days is to discharge lochia, promote wound healing, restore physical strength and learn to breastfeed her baby. Reasonable arrangement of diet and scientific intake of nutrition are very important for the recovery of the first week after delivery.

The golden age of lochia elimination

The first week is the golden age for new mothers to discharge lochia, so diet should not be supplemented, because it is easy to cause high blood pressure, vasodilation, aggravated bleeding, prolonged uterine recovery period and lochia. Ginseng, longan and other foods with deficiency and heat are inedible, while dark plum and pumpkin are not conducive to lochia discharge. New mothers should diversify on the basis of light and soft diet, eat some eggs, chicken, millet porridge, noodles in soup, beans and bean products, and desserts can also help discharge lochia.

Eat right, wound healing is twice the result with half the effort.

Under normal circumstances, it takes three or four days for the wounds left by natural childbirth to heal, and it takes about a week for the wounds of cesarean section. Vitamin A and zinc are beneficial to wound healing, and protein can reduce infection, so new mothers need to eat more foods containing these nutrients. Foods containing vitamin A include egg yolk, carrots and tomatoes. Foods containing zinc include pork liver, peanuts and soybeans. Foods containing protein include lean meat, milk and eggs. Spicy food is not suitable for eating, they are easy to cause infection and are not conducive to wound healing.

Light and appetizing, gradually regain one's vitality

In the days after giving birth to a baby, most new mothers are tired, weak and have a bad appetite. Therefore, the diet in the first week after delivery should be light, and you can eat some vegetarian dishes, drink vegetable soup, and appetizing fruits such as oranges, pomelos and kiwis. When the appetite is opened, the new mother can better absorb nutrition and recover. If you eat a lot of fish every day, you will not only lose your appetite, but also easily increase your milk and add to your mother's physical and mental pain.

In the second week after delivery, it is very important to replenish blood, regulate qi and tonify kidney and waist.

The mental state of the new mother improved obviously in the second week after delivery. After the wound is basically healed, it is necessary to replenish blood and qi and kidney and waist. Smooth qi and blood is not only conducive to physical recovery, but also keeps the milk flowing to meet the needs of the baby; Nourishing kidney and waist can avoid postpartum low back pain, help the recovery of uterus and pelvis, and promote the physical and mental health of new mothers.

Regulate qi and nourish blood, and eat more blood-enriching foods.

After delivery, new mothers are prone to anemia. The second week after delivery is a good time to replenish blood and regulate qi. Iron is the most important raw material for hematopoiesis. In addition, B vitamins are essential substances for the growth of red blood cells, and protein is an important raw material for hemoglobin. New mothers eat more pork liver, lean meat, auricularia auricula, red dates, egg yolks, spinach, milk, fish, bean products, etc., which can effectively enrich blood and promote smooth blood flow.

Reinforce kidney, strengthen waist and restore pelvis.

Postpartum low back pain is a trouble that new mothers may encounter. Tonifying the kidney and strengthening the waist can alleviate or avoid this pain. Eating more kidney flower soup and Eucommia ulmoides powder can help new mothers regulate their kidneys, tighten their pelvis and uterus, promote metabolism and prevent backache. Postpartum appetite has just recovered, and it may be difficult to swallow pork tenderloin and other foods, but "filling" is an effective dietotherapy method, and new mothers should bite their teeth and stick to it.

Brown sugar is beneficial, but it should not be drunk in excess.

Drinking brown sugar water after delivery is a traditional custom with scientific basis. Chinese medicine believes that brown sugar can strengthen the spleen and warm the stomach, dispel cold and promote blood circulation, which is beneficial to the discharge of lochia. Brown sugar also contains a lot of trace elements such as iron, calcium, manganese and zinc, as well as substances such as riboflavin and carotene that are not found in white sugar. It is a good source of postpartum nutrition for new mothers. However, the more brown sugar you drink, the better. It is best to control it within two weeks after delivery, otherwise it will increase lochia, lead to chronic hemorrhagic anemia, and affect the recovery of uterus and the health of new mothers.

The third week after delivery is a good time for lactation, nourishing and nursed back to health.

By the third week, the baby's breastfeeding law has gradually formed, and the stomach capacity has also increased a lot. New mothers don't have to worry about insufficient breast milk. Reasonable nutrition and drinking more delicious soup can avoid the "supply failure" of milk. After breast milk increases, acute mastitis may come uninvited, so don't worry. Strict diet control, pay attention to nursing hygiene, you can send it away.

Breastfeeding was at that time, and nutrition should be sufficient.

There are many ways to promote lactation. Massage and medicine are helpful. Paying attention to feeding skills and maintaining a happy mood will also help promote lactation. Diet, the taste is still light, greasy food is not conducive to smooth mammary duct. Rich nutrition is the guarantee of adequate breast milk. Protein, sugar, fat, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients should be taken in a balanced way, with special attention to the absorption of calcium and iron. Lean meat, fish, milk, eggs, bean products, vegetables and fruits are high-quality nutritional sources of postpartum milk.

Drink soup in moderation to avoid rising milk.

Drinking soup is the main way to strengthen nutrition and promote lactation. Soup is not only nutritious, but also delicious and easy to digest. Crucian carp soup, trotter soup and chicken soup are all common milk soups. Some new mothers think that soup is more nutritious than meat, so it is unscientific to drink soup without eating meat. Eating meat and soup can ensure adequate nutrition. It should be noted that the milk effect of soup is remarkable, so it is not advisable to drink more, otherwise it is easy to increase milk.

Eat a light diet to avoid acute mastitis.

Acute mastitis is a high-incidence disease at this stage, which usually occurs during lactation. Unreasonable diet is one of the important reasons. New mothers with mastitis can continue breastfeeding, but they should adjust their diet immediately. Suitable for eating light and nutritious foods and foods with breast enhancement function, such as tomatoes, fresh lotus roots, water chestnuts, pig's trotters, crucian carp, day lilies and so on. At the same time, avoid spicy and irritating foods, such as leeks, mustard greens, fried dough sticks and fried cakes.

The fourth week after delivery is a good time to strengthen physical fitness and regulate body and mind.

After entering the fourth week, all the functions of the new mother's body are gradually functioning normally. At this time, we should eat more warm food, improve physical fitness, enhance physical strength, and make good energy reserves for daily activities. Psychologically, the fatigue and complicated life in the second month may lead some new mothers to feel depressed. Don't lose heart. At this time, in addition to family care, adjusting diet can also provide a lot of help.

Eat more warm food to strengthen your physique.

Whether breastfeeding or milk powder feeding, the new mother's diet this week can not be taken lightly. This week is the gradual recovery of various organs of the body to the prenatal state, and rich and balanced nutrition is the driving force for their good operation. New mothers can eat more warm foods, such as mutton and fish soup, which will make their blood flow more smooth and their physical strength more abundant. If necessary, new mothers can also add some traditional Chinese medicine to supplement, but we should distinguish the cold, cool, warm and hot properties of traditional Chinese medicine and pay attention to its adverse reactions.

Eat well and you will be in a good mood.

Some mothers are in a bad mood and have a bad appetite, which will make their mood worse. When the brain lacks some trace elements, the mood will be depressed, so ensuring adequate nutrition is the first step. In addition, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, copper, selenium and other trace elements can help you ease your bad mood and make your mood more peaceful. Fish and shrimp, mutton, mushrooms, whole wheat bread and beans are all good helpers to drive away your depression.

Do a good job of oral cleaning and ensure food hygiene.

It is a traditional custom not to brush your teeth in confinement, but it is unscientific. Failure to do a good job of oral cleaning will not only affect appetite, but also easily breed bacteria, cause oral diseases, affect nutrient absorption and destroy postpartum mood. New mothers can rinse their mouths with warm water after each meal and brush their teeth once or twice a day with a soft toothbrush and warm water. Diet should also pay attention to avoid eating cold and irritating food, which is too irritating to gums and teeth, and it is easy for new mothers to have toothache.

In the fifth week after delivery, reasonable exercise and strict control of fat are the most scientific.

In the last week of confinement, many new mothers resumed their normal lives and their social activities gradually increased. Losing weight has become a top priority for new mothers, but it is not suitable to lose weight through dieting at this stage. Reasonable exercise and strict control of fat intake are the scientific methods. Avoid eating greasy and spicy dishes when socializing, which is not conducive to breastfeeding and health, and is not conducive to physical recovery.

Not suitable for dieting and losing weight

Dieting is considered by many new mothers as a simple and effective way to lose weight. If you are breastfeeding, this is not advisable. Dieting will lead to the nutrition of breast milk can not keep up, affecting the quantity and quality of breast milk. Even with milk powder, dieting is not conducive to physical recovery. The most scientific method is reasonable exercise. The new mother can do some aerobic exercise or yoga to get rid of the fat. Leg lifting exercise is also very good, which can not only restore pelvis, but also make hip lines more sexy.

Strictly control fat intake

Controlling fat intake is an auxiliary way to lose weight. After weeks of nourishing and recuperating, the new mother has accumulated a lot of fat in her stomach and doesn't need any more. Therefore, whether eating soup or vegetables, on the basis of maintaining a rich and balanced nutrition, we must strictly control the intake of fat to prevent the milk from being too thick and even blocking the breasts.

Control oil and salt when eating out.

At this stage, whether it is entertainment or girlfriends gathering, eating out is essential. Breast-feeding new mothers should control the number of times they eat out. It is best to choose dishes with light taste, and take appropriate dietary fiber to prevent constipation, hemorrhoids or diarrhea caused by too much fire and oil in the dishes.

In the last six weeks of delivery, many new mothers have returned to normal life and their social activities have gradually increased. Losing weight has become a top priority for new mothers, but it is not suitable to lose weight through dieting at this stage. Reasonable exercise and strict control of fat intake are the scientific methods. Avoid eating greasy and spicy dishes when socializing, which is not conducive to breastfeeding and health, and is not conducive to physical recovery.