Are you a new Mum? How good does it feel? And, how amazing is your body?
I’m betting that over the last nine months (and likely a fair few months before that), you took great care of yourself, giving your body exactly what it needs in order to look after the tiny being growing inside you.
But what happens now that your tiny human is here?
The postpartum period is classified as the six weeks post childbirth and it’s when you, as a mother, return to your physiological non-pregnant condition. Believe it or not, this is when you and your body require the upmost care, even though your little one will be your focus – every waking moment.
Here’s how to take care of yourself, nourish your body and stay sugar-free…
Zinc.
Essential for the development and maintenance of immune function before and after birth, zinc speeds up healing and helps prevent postpartum depression.
Get more of it by munching on: meat, liver, eggs, seafood, legumes, wholegrains, miso, brewers yeast, mushrooms, green beans and pepitas.
Iron.
Iron might be necessary after birth to restore circulation and stored iron, preventing anemia due to blood loss during labor.
Get more of it by munching on: liver, organ meats, red meat, poultry, fish, nuts, legumes, grains, green leafy veggies, beetroot, and egg yolks.
Vitamin E.
After deliviery, your vitamin E levels can become depleted, even in non-complicated births. When vitamin E is depleted, it affects the body’s ability to heal.
Get more of it by munching on: cold pressed oils, nuts and seeds, spinach, kale, sweet potato, avocado, brown rice, egg yolks, liver, soya beans, asparagus, butter and milk.
Essential fatty acids (EFA’s).
EFA’s assist in reducing postpartum depression and aid in infant growth development. DHA (an EFA) is particularly important for infants and this is transferred through breast milk.
Get more of it by munching on: deep sea cold water fish like salmon, trevally, cod and herring.
Remember, these are general guidelines and you should always consult your doctor to assess your own individual needs.
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