Food for confinement mothers

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Giving birth leads to the loss of blood and energy, making the new mom very weak. Traditionally, the emphasis on confinement food is to ensure that mothers gain the essential nutrients during their post-natal recovery. During pregnancy, the baby is like a parasite and tends to take all the nutrients required by his body. If your diet is adequate in nutrients for both, it does not cause any problems. If on the other hand your diet is inadequate for both, then your recovery after birth will take longer time and if you really don't replenish your body stores during confinement phase, you may remain weak for a long period of time. This is likely why our elders start making so much fuss about eating well during the confinement phase. No matter where you are in the world, each and every one will try and tell you how and what to eat. The most important thing to do is follow your own body's needs. Whatever you eat, make sure that every meal contains a good balance of proteins, vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates, and water. To speed up recovery, the Food for confinement mothers should be easy to digest so that it keeps the body warm and improves blood circulation. Just follow the following points: Some food makes the baby to become windy or have loose stools. If you find that your baby is suddenly quite unsettled,


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