Nutrition and Diet after Cesarean Birth – The Best for You

Once the baby is out, the whole world feels different. And so does the body, doesn’t it? A C-section is both physically and mentally exhausting. All the more reason to pay attention to the nutrition and diet after cesarean birth, right!

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As a new mom, you have two major responsibilities at this point. The first is to look after your baby. And the second is to do the same for yourself. You can’t perform the first task if you don’t perform the second. They go hand in hand, especially if you’re breastfeeding.

So please continue reading if you want to know what to eat after cesarean delivery.

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Foods to Eat

Don’t you get the postpartum underwear to deal with heavy bleeding? Likewise, the diet post-childbirth is also important. What you consume after a cesarean delivery should be taken into account. For the benefit of both yourself and your baby!

So let’s get to know all about the diet after C section to lose weight, remain healthy, etc.

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  • Whole Grains: These include bread, brown rice, and pasta. Such whole grain food items offer tons of carbohydrates. And these help in maintaining high energy levels. They also increase the production of breast milk.
  • Calcium, and Protein-Rich Foods: What protein does is speed up recovery. By encouraging new tissue growth. Calcium, on the other hand, supports teeth and bone health. While also preventing blood clots and osteoporosis.
    You’ll find abundant calcium and protein in dairy products (the low-fat version). Such as skimmed milk, yogurt, and cheese! Along with dried peas, nuts, pulses, sesame seeds, and beans!
  • Fiber-Packed Foods:The primary job of fiber is to end constipation. A condition that tends to exert pressure on the incision wound. So don’t think twice before devouring oats, green grams, and lentils. Other options include fresh vegetables and fruits.
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    Vitamins: What is that one vital element that Vitamins contain? It’s antioxidants, isn’t it? These are responsible for repairing tissue after cesarean birth. On top of that, antioxidants help in building collagen. And that, in turn, fixes damaged tissues, skin, and ligaments.
    Fruits with a rich Vitamin content include papaya, melons, grapefruit, orange, and strawberries. And here’s the list of vegetables. Spinach, sweet potatoes, fenugreek leaves, and broccoli.
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    Fluids: It’s necessary for women to consume tons of fluids after delivery. As it helps in easing bowel movements. So you should incorporate herbal tea, soups, coconut water, fruit juices (non-citrus), etc. into your daily diet.

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Foods to Avoid

Just like when you were pregnant, you can’t eat everything you like after childbirth too. There are certain foods that you need to avoid even post-delivery. Here’s a rundown of those items.

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  • Gas-Inducing Foods: These include vegetables such as potato, cauliflower, and cabbage. Also don’t incorporate chickpea and gram flour into your diet.
  • Beverages: Carbonated drinks, citrus juices, and caffeine should not be a part of your daily plan.
  • Spicy and Fried Foods:The thing about fried and spicy food is that it tends to cause a lot of discomfort. This comes in the form of indigestion, heartburn, and gas. Likewise, fast food and fermented food also doesn’t agree with the tummy.
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    Uncooked and Cold Foods: It’s best to keep away from raw food and cold items. The latter includes both liquids and solids.
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    Alcohol: You should avoid consuming alcohol during and even after pregnancy. Especially if you’re breastfeeding the baby! It has the ability to impair the production of breast milk.

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Proper nutrition accelerates the recovery process. And increases energy levels after the C-section surgery! If you continue to consume a healthy diet, you’ll be doing everything in your power to improve the rate of healing. This means including high vitamins, iron, carbohydrates, and protein.

Breastfeeding mothers demand the intake of more 500 calories on a daily basis. So your caloric count should not fall under 1800 per day. The best way to go about it is to talk to your doctor. He/she will be able to provide you with all the right information about your nutrition and diet. So follow their instructions and you’ll regain your strength in no time.

I hope you found the article useful. And most importantly, I hope that now you know what foods to eat and what to avoid. If there’s anything else that you think I forgot to add, please feel free to drop in your thoughts. The comments section is right below.

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Barbara Davis pens all the blogs on Mom Trusted Choice. She is the founder of the platform and truly passionate about creating content for mothers all over the globe. She writes about everything from pregnancy tips and parenting challenges to being successful as a mom blogger. There are also detailed reviews and buying guides of the products Davis loves most.

Stacy Belk
 

My name is Stacy Belk, I am a nurse, midwife and mother of two children. I would like to share my experiences in taking care of children including activities to do together, recipes to cook, good products to buy and health protection to your family. Do a search now if you like, all you need is here.

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