Breastfeeding : What to Eat When Nursing
Breastfeeding is a privileged time when a mother provides her nursing baby with the ideal food for its growth and development. Breast milk has the best nutritional elements to ensure the baby a healthy and happy growth. Breastfeeding also provides powerful antibodies to the newborn baby and lower its risks of serious infections.
A breastfeeding mother should always think of her needs as well as the needs of her baby. Even in the cases of a nursing mother suffering from deficiencies (such as anemia or calcium deficiency) her breast milk would be adequate and nourishing enough for the baby. The breastfeeding mother should take care of her needs so she can enjoy every moment spent with her new baby and not feel tired and drained by such a beautiful thing as breastfeeding.
The daily requirements of a nursing mother are about the same as for a pregnant mother. A breastfeeding mother should not undertake a diet low in calories as she may she very weak. A balanced eating schedule for a mother is to have three meals per day and two to three healthy snacks in between.
The diet of a breastfeeding mother should be generous in fruits, vegetables and food rich in proteins and fibers. The snacks have to be healthy and easy to carry around.
A nursing mother should also keep herself very well hydrated as her daily liquid needs are going to be important.
Breastfeeding mothers should avoid alcohol as it crosses into breast milk and can be transmitted to the baby. Other stimulants rich in caffeine such as chocolate, black sodas, coffee or tea should be taken in very moderate quantities if any a tall.
A breastfeeding mother also needs to choose quality fats in her diet such as fish and vegetable oils. Fatty acids are essential in the development of the babyâs brain and should be a part of a breastfeeding motherâs diet.
Some food can give breast milk a certain odor or taste that baby might not like. Whenever eating a new food, it is a good rule to take small or moderate quantities of it. If the breastfed baby gets irritable or has gas, the food should be avoided for a certain period and re-introduced in very small amount later in the nursing motherâs diet.
Overall, breastfeeding should be a fun experience and not a time of feeling deprived or restricted. Enjoying a healthy lifestyle by getting sufficient quality food, rest and being ell hydrated will ensure the both nursing mother and baby are happy and well.
Nathalie Fiset
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/breastfeeding-what-to-eat-when-nursing-128923.html
Mama Sol February 27th, 2009, 6:52 am
Where can I find plus-sized breastfeeding/nursing clothing?
I need some good nursing clothing, but I'm about one size bigger than most of the things I can find. I'm about a 22/24 or xxxl, even though sometimes a xxl fits okay too. Are there any good resources for plus-sized breastfeeding moms? Online maybe?
LadyArwyn February 27th, 2009, 11:54 am
Lane Bryant has a whole line of plus size maternity clothes, and so does JC Penney.
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http://lanebryant.charmingshoppes.com/
http://www.jcpenney.com
[[carly]] February 27th, 2009, 11:56 am
have you tried motherhood maternity??
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Cinderella February 27th, 2009, 11:58 am
try http://www.motherwear.com I love their nursing clothes and they have a nice selection for plus sizes
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Mommy D February 27th, 2009, 12:00 pm
I've been in many stores, and no one in my area carries plus size nursing tops. I've been able to buy all of mine from two sources. The best is:
http://www.motherwear.com/
Beautiful clothing, mostly nursing and most are available in plus sizes.
I've also purchased used on eBay with fairly good luck, but the prices aren't much less that new; because so many of use are looking for the same thing there are too many bidders! The good news is that you'll have no trouble selling it all when you're done nursing & getting most of your money back. Best of luck & congrats on breastfeeding!
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Breastfeeding mommy!
Ny_attitude February 27th, 2009, 12:02 pm
I love motherwear too!
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goukermj February 27th, 2009, 12:04 pm
Ebay.
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mommy25kilbys February 27th, 2009, 12:06 pm
Lane Bryant and Sears has a few things. Motherhood.com has somethings too. I know it is hard. I had the same problem. JC Penny's has good nursing bra's in bigger sizes. Also check Ebay.
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Proud plus size mommy of 5.
S G February 27th, 2009, 12:08 pm
I found alot of my plus size maternity clothes on ebay
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jill February 27th, 2009, 12:10 pm
I always hated the maturnity bras so with my 3rd child I found sports bras to work best with me….find yourself a sportsbra that fits you and try it out, see if it works for you too.
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