Issues after Delivery  Discussion Forum

A very warm hello to Archie and all MOMS,

I have been a regular reader of this site and its always been of great help to me. Thanks to all of you ! And Archie...you are awesome- you rock!!!

I have a few questions to ask - hope you all would share your suggestions/experiences. I am pregnant with my first baby and doing fine. I want to know what should be the diet for a new mom....I mean what should we eat immediately after delivery and what should be avoided? I am planning to breastfeed my baby- what are the problems faced by a breasfeeding mom and what are the solutions to them?

My main reason for asking this question on IP is that I know this board is full of experienced moms and intelligent girls. Also, I lost my mother a few years back, so there is no elderly lady in my family who could advice me on this.

Archie, and other friends, I would greatly appreciate it if you girls respond to my query in detail. I will always be grateful to you.

God bless you all.

sadhana replied. Garlic & milk does the trick.. eat lots of greens too... anupama replied. dear miss would be mom,
there are four decoctions offered by dabur india as post delivery tonics, to be consumed during first week, second to third week and later on after delivery. these are useful to those who dont have old people to give personal attention. ask for the balint tonics at any ayurvedic medical stores and follow the dosage instructions. they help in healthy lactation also. do avoid too much ghee but drink at least 2 litres of milk. have lots of fruits and veggies specially papaya, spinach but avoid cool fruits during the first few months. have as much healthy food as possible as the quality of milk will also be high if u urself are healthy. you will naturally put on weight but for the first year, that should not be the priority. as i said dont have too much ghee. you can also have gondh laddoos or order for the same from a halwayis shop. good luck