Postpartum diet
for new moms
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The best-before date is mentioned on the pack. Meals are fresh in the fridge for 5 to 7 days after the delivery. We recommend enjoying your meals within the first few days of delivery. If you cannot finish your meals by the best-by date, you can store them in the freezer. Important to unfreeze them slowly in your fridge to keep the quality. Fast unfreezing in a microwave or ambient temperature will ruin the work of a chef.

Postpartum refers to the time right after you childbirth. It’s usually considered the first six weeks after delivery.

Your vagina will be sore until the tissue heals.You’ll have a blood and tissue discharge from your vagina for up to 6 weeks
Your breasts will swell up as they begin to make milk and may feel tight and sore
It may take several months for your belly to go back to its normal size
It may take longer to get back to your normal weight. Breastfeeding helps to loose weight faster.

You may feel physical discomfort in your spine, because you are used to carry a higher weight in front of you.
Your vagina will be sore until the tissue heals.
It’s common to be a little anxious, but see your doctor if you feel depressed.
Often mothers experience inflammation in breasts and gastrointestinal tract; it is closely linked to anxiety.

Proteins: meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, eggs, dairy products, soya-based foods, pulses. Proteins are essential for rebuilding muscles and tissues, helping to maintain muscle mass. Meat and fish collagen contains the amino acids essential for recovery. It can also play a role in reducing the joint pain and alleviating hair loss.

Wholegrain cereals and tubers are healthy carbohydrates that also provide fibres important for constipation problems. A few healthy carbohydrates: all wholegrain cereals (spelt, buckwheat, quinoa, rice, etc.), legumes, sweet potatoes, etc.

Anti-inflammatory foods, rich in omega-3, are key to supporting the body and tissues by reducing the inflammatory response and enabling muscles and tissues to recover. Foods rich in omega-3 are: fatty fish (salmon, trout), walnuts, linseed and vegetable oils (linseed, sunflower).

Calcium is essential for healthy bones and teeth, and the baby’s needs during pregnancy are high, particularly during the last 3 months. Adequate calcium intake is therefore necessary t0 restore reserves of calcium and to prevent osteoporosis. Some calcium-rich foods are: dairy products, tofu, dark leafy green vegetables, almonds, seeds and pulses.

Iron levels may be reduced after childbirth due to blood loss during labour. Low levels can contribute to fatigue and hair loss. Some iron-rich foods: red meat, lentils, liver, prawns, dark leafy green vegetables, pulses, nuts and seeds.

During first 6 weeks after the delivery you would need to heal and restore nutrients depleted during your pregnancy, it is not the right time for restrictions.

If you are breastfeeding, that alone can help you losing weight to the pre pregnancy level. Tricky task is to keep the weight off after you stop breastfeeding as your daily energy need will be at least 500kcal lower. Start a weight loss diet during the weaning process gradually reducing number of breastfeeds and energy intake.

If you are not breastfeeding, you may start your weight loss diet 6 weeks after the childbirth. Be attentive to nutrients deficiencies, consult your doctor if you feel tiered. You may need to supplement your diet with natural iron supplements.

Low carbs diet excludes sugar and refined nutrient-poor cereals. It includes lean meat and poultry, fatty fish, plant-based proteins, lots of vegetables and pulses. Thus, it is an ideal diet, helping you to lose weight and fight inflammation without restricting your body from the essential micronutrients.

Keto – is a stricter diet than Low Carb, limiting carbs intake to 45g per day. It excludes fruits, pulses and whole grains. It is too restrictive and can lead to a yo-yo effect and anxiety.

Nutritionists recommend a Low Carb diet; you will lose weight gradually without extreme hunger. Try Allcook’s Low Carb meals; weight loss with food enjoyment – is essential for better digestion and nutrients absorption.