It is important to make sure that you maintain a healthy and nutritious diet of the right kinds of foods during the weeks and months following the
birth. Some general guidance from one of our
Zita West midwives can be invaluable at this stage, ensuring you set realistic goals, creating a sensible daily routine that includes lots of nutritious and enjoyable foods to keep your energy levels high and milk production stable. Alternatively, if you would like detailed advice and a personalised recovery programme, tailor-made to your specific nutritional status, you might like to arrange to see one of the consultant nutritionists at our London clinic (call
020.7224.0017 to book an appointment).
Wonderfully natural though the process of
birth is, your body is still recovering from a substantial trauma, and the better your diet, the quicker you will be able to feel like the pre-pregnancy you.
If you are breast-feeding, you'll need additional calories and a good fluid intake too. Ensuring that your calorific intake is balanced is also important.
While a weight loss diet at this stage is inappropriate, choosing what, how and when you eat will establish good eating habits that will support any weight loss effort later.
