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    NUTRITION FOR LACTATING MOTHERS

    Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six month of life and that breast feeding to be continued for at
    least 2 years. It is optimal for the babies and mother. For babies it can protect against infections and
    reduces the rate of later health problems including diabetes, obesity, and asthma.

    The advantages of breastfeeding are numerous. Breast Milk (B M) is ultimately the best source of
    nutrition for a new baby. Its components help protect your baby against infection and disease.

    The protein in breast milk is easily digested than in formula or cow’s milk. (80% Whey, 20% casein
    in Breast Milk whereas in Formula Milk -18% whey 82% casein) The calcium in Breast Milk is
    easily absorbed.

    Important nutrient present in Breast Milk is:

    Protein, Fat, carbohydrate, Immune nutrients, Vit A, Vit C and minerals like Ca, except iron.

    Galactagogues is a substance that promotes lactation in humans.

    Lactogogues rich foods are:

    Garlic, Oats, Green papaya, Yam, Beetroot, Carrot, Almonds, Fenugreek seeds, Fennel seeds

    Skimmed Milk – 1 lit (including curds), Onion, Green leafy vegetables, Fish – small fishes with less
    mercury,

    Good energy intake improves milk production. Mother’s energy is to be increased to 600 kcal in the
    next 6 months.

    DIETARY GUIDELINES

    • Have a small frequent balanced diet.


    • Reduce overall fat and oil consumption. Use olive oil, rice bran oil, groundnut oil, or sesame oil.
    • Avoid oily, fried foods.
    • Use nuts in moderate amounts.

    Foods to be Included:

    • Whole grains (brown rice, red rice, whole


    wheat), millets, and oats.
    • Pulses and Lentils
    • Vegetables and greens, fruits
    • Seeds (Chia seeds, Flax Seeds, Pumkin seeds,
    Sunflower seeds, lotus seeds)
    • Nuts (Almonds, pistachios, walnuts, peanuts)
    • Dairy products, Buttermilk, curd
    • Poultry (Chicken, Egg), sea foods.
    • Fats and Oils (2-3tsp/day)

    Foods to be Restricted:

    • Sugars and sweets.


    • Butter, Ghee, Full Fat Milk, Cream, Cheese.
    • Fatty meats and red meats (beef, pork, Lamb, and mutton)

    Foods to be Avoided:

    • Palm oil, Dalda, Sauces, Mayonnaise.


    • Processed foods (Sausage).
    • High-fat and added sugars snack foods and processed and convenience foods, cookies, pies,
    pastries, doughnuts, Soft drinks, carbonated drinks.
    • Avoid refined products like Maida, pasta, semolina, sooji rava,
    • Alcohol, tobacco.

    “Breast milk is the best blessed milk”.


    Recommended meal pattern

    Early Morning (6.00-6.30am)

    Skimmed milk/ Ragi milk/ Green Tea- 150ml

    Breakfast: (7.30-8.30am)

    • Idly/Dosa/chapati (3nos) + sambar/Veg curry


    • Upma 150gms + sambar/ Kadala curry/ Egg curry
    • Wheat/ Multigrain Bread Sandwich + vegetables
    • Puttu (150g)/ Appam (3 nos) + Veg curry+ Pulses curry

    + Egg, Veg Salad 1 cup, Sprouts 1 cup (with any one breakfast above)

    Mid-Morning (10.00-10.30 am)

    Skimmed milk /Fresh lime juice /buttermilk/Soups- 150ml +

    Sprouted salad/ Recommended fruits (100gms) / Nuts (1 fist full) / Seeds (1 tsp)/ Egg.

    Lunch (12.30- 1.00pm)

    Salads 1/2cup + Chapati/Rice + Vegetables 100gms + egg / chicken/ fish /Pulses 100g +
    buttermilk/curds 50ml

    Evening (4.00-4.30pm)

    Skimmed milk/ Green Tea/Fresh lime juice/buttermilk/ Soups- 150ml +

    Recommended fruits/ Healthy snacks/ Nuts (1 fist full) / Seeds (1 tsp)

    Dinner (7.00-7.30pm)

    Salad – 1 cup +Tiffin 2-3 nos + vegetables/pulses or curry- 1 cups

    Bedtime (half an hour before sleep)

    Milk 150 ml/ Fruit (Citrus fruits not recommended).

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