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Balanced diet for a lactating mother
This document provides dietary recommendations for lactating mothers in India. It outlines the recommended daily allowance of nutrients for sedentary, moderate and heavy working mothers from 0-6 months and 6-12 months postpartum. Adequate nutrition is important for breast milk production and quality. The document recommends foods high in proteins, liquids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and galactogogues to support lactation. It suggests avoiding spicy, oily, cruciferous foods, caffeine and alcohol. The goal is to provide a well-balanced, nutritious diet tailored for Indian lactating mothers.
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Balanced diet for a lactating mother
- 1. BALANCED DIET FORA LACTATING MOTHER
- 2. INTRODUCTION • The lactatingmother requires adequate nutrition to enable synthesis of breast milk. • Any inadequacies in her diet influence both the quantity and the quality of milk secreted. • A well nourished mother on an average secretes about 850 ml of milk per day whereas in case of a severely mal-nourished mother, the level may go down to as low as 400 ml/d .
- 3. RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE FORA LACTATING MOTHER (0 – 6 MONTHS) Nutrients Sedentary worker Moderate Worker Heavy Worker Energy (kcal) 1900+600 2230+600 2850+600 Protein (g) 75 75 75 Fat (g) 45 45 45 Calcium (mg) 1000 1000 1000
- 4. RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCEFOR A LACTATING MOTHER (0 – 6 MONTHS) Nutrients Sedentary worker Moderate Worker Heavy Worker Iron (mg) 30 30 30 Vitamin – A Retinol (μg/d) 950 950 950 Vitamin – A Carotene (μg/d) 3800 3800 3800 Thiamine (mg) 1.2 1.4 1.5
- 5. Nutrients Sedentary worker Moderate Worker Heavy Worker Riboflavin (mg) 1.41.6 1.8 Niacin (mg) 16 18 20 Pyridoxin (mg) 2.5 2.5 2.5 Folic acid (μg/d) 150 150 150 Vitamin B – 12(μg) 1.5 1.5 1.5 Vitamin - C 80 80 80 RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE FOR A LACTATING MOTHER (0 – 6 MONTHS)
- 6. RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE FORA LACTATING MOTHER (6 – 12 MONTHS) Nutrients Sedentary worker Moderate Worker Heavy Worker Energy (kcal) 1900+520 2230+520 2850+520 Protein (g) 68 68 68 Fat (g) 45 45 45 Calcium (mg) 1000 1000 1000
- 7. RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCEFOR A LACTATING MOTHER (6 – 12 MONTHS) Nutrients Sedentary worker Moderate Worker Heavy Worker Iron (mg) 30 30 30 Vitamin – A Retinol (μg/d) 950 950 950 Vitamin – A Carotene (μg/d) 3800 3800 3800 Thiamine (mg) 1.1 1.3 1.4
- 8. Nutrients Sedentary worker Moderate Worker Heavy Worker Riboflavin (mg) 1.31.5 1.7 Niacin (mg) 15 17 19 Pyridoxin (mg) 2.5 2.5 2.5 Folic acid (μg/d) 150 150 150 Vitamin B – 12(μg) 1.5 1.5 1.5 Vitamin - C 80 80 80 RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE FOR A LACTATING MOTHER (6 – 12 MONTHS)
- 9. FACTORS AFFECTING LACTATION EndocrineFunction Dietary factor
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- 11. FOOD INCLUDED FORLACTATING MOTHER • Proteins- The baby is in the growing stage and needs lots of proteins. Mothers must eat lots of proteins for 2 reasons . one to meet the growing baby’s requirement and for self healing . • Protein Foods to include in a lactating mothers diet – Soybean, chicken, Milk (2 times a day). Soaked Almonds (15 pieces per day). Vegetarian moms can include a lot of orange masoor dal as it helps in increasing the milk supply. you can also include Mung dal, Paneer and cheese in your diet.
- 12. FOOD INCLUDED FORLACTATING MOTHER •Liquid A lactating mother should drink ample liquids since it helps in milk production. Less intake can lead to dehydration and decreased supply of milk • Liquid foods to include in a Lactating mothers diet : Water and coconut water. Vegetable based soups made out of spinach , bottle gourd , beetroot and carrots are super beneficial. Ragi kanji, buttermilk (after 1 month of delivery ) and milk etc are good options. Drinking a liquid half an hour prior to feeding is most beneficial.
- 13. FOOD INCLUDED FORLACTATING MOTHER Carbohydrate :- Eat lots of whole grains and whole grain foods since these are highly nutritious and easily digestible. •Whole grain foods to include in lactating mothers diet : whole wheat flour , Oats and broken wheat daliya. Brown rice , quinoa, ragi , Museli etc.
- 14. FOOD INCLUDED FORLACTATING MOTHER • Vitamins and minerals :- Consume Green leafy vegetables and fruits periodically in order to get lots of vitamins and minerals. They help in better milk production and a good let down effect. Vitamins are essential for proper growth of the baby and to get the systems to function normally in a mother after delivery . • Vegetables and Green leafy foods to include in lactating mothers diet: Spinach, dill and fenugreek. You can include Pumpkins , bottle gourds , ridge gourds, Parval (pointed gourds ) and tinda . Carrots and beetroots are specially very good for the lactating mom and the growing baby. Beans can be included in your diet in little quantity after 20 – 25 days of delivery Fruits like Apple , pomegranate , pear and papaya are good to have.
- 15. FOOD INCLUDED FORLACTATING MOTHER • Iron and Calcium :- Eat foods that are rich in iron and calcium. The mother loses lots of blood during delivery and needs to renew her iron stores. Calcium is needed for the healthy bones and teeth of the baby. It is also needed to replenish the lost calcium from he mother body. • Sources of Iron food in lactating Mothers diet – Non vegetarian mom can include liver and organ meat of chicken and duck. meats like pork , lamb and beef. Sea foods like oysters, sardines, mussels and shell fish . Vegetarian moms can include dry beans , black eyed peas , green peas, kale and turnip greens.Foods cooked in iron vessels with tomatoes will also provide some iron . Pressed rice (Poha ) and Puffed rice are good sources too. Jaggery is a good source too.
- 16. •Sources of Calciumfood in lactating Mothers diet – Milk and milk products like curd , cheese and paneer . Fishes with soft bones like salmon , anchovies and sardines. Leafy vegetables like Spinach, kale, mustard greens, and turnip tops. FOOD INCLUDED FOR LACTATING MOTHER
- 17. • Galactogogues They arean essential part of a lactating mother’s meals. They help to increase the milk supply and meet the growing needs of the baby. These can be easily incorporated in our day to recipes and given to the mother. We have incorporated these Galactogogues in our Indian diet plan for lactating mothers • Galactogogues foods that can be included in a lactating mother’s diet – Shatavari , fenugreek and fennel seeds. Foods like milk , Almonds, Orange Masoor dal , spinach, Garlic , sesame and poppy seeds and ragi kanji also help in increasing milk secretions. FOOD INCLUDED FOR LACTATING MOTHER
- 18. Foods to avoidin Indian diet plan for lactating mothers •A lactating mother needs to eat carefully. She cannot eat certain type of foods yet since some foods are difficult to digest and some foods are not good for the baby. Here are some foods that are better avoided Indian diet plan for lactating mothers.
- 19. Foods to avoidin Indian diet plan for lactating mothers Spicy Oily Cruciferous vegetables Caffeinated drinks Non-aerated drinks Smoking and alcohol
- 20. Foods to avoidin Indian diet plan for lactating mothers • Cruciferous vegetables – Vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage and asparagus are cruciferous. Avoid them. These are difficult to digest and can cause infant colic and gas. Legumes like rajma, chana and soya beans should also be avoided for the first 2-3 months after.
- 21. NUTRITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS • Eatwell balanced diet for your health • Do not count calories • Aim for slow and steady weight loss • Include a variety of healthy foods • Choose good fats • Eat fish – but be picky • Dink plenty of water and limit caffeine • Consider the flavors of what you eat and drink • Keep taking your vitamins • Avoid smoking and alcoholism • Daily plan your meal
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