What is the best thing to eat after giving birth?

In daily life, many women are weak after giving birth. In order to better supplement nutrition, they pay special attention to diet. So how to reasonably supplement nutrition and make their bodies recover quickly has always been a concern for everyone. So what is better to eat after giving birth? Let’s take a look together below.

1. Replenish water. After giving birth, in addition to changes in the reproductive system, women's cardiovascular system, endocrine system, urinary system, etc. will also undergo some changes. Therefore, many women will experience various symptoms of discomfort at this time. For example, frequent thirst and poor appetite are caused by decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice and decreased muscle tension in the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, many mothers sweat very easily, so at this time mothers must remember that hydration is the key, especially for mothers who breastfeed, water replenishment is particularly important. The so-called hydration does not necessarily mean drinking only plain water. In addition, juice, milk, soup, etc. are also good choices. If mothers drink more water, it can also help relieve fatigue, excrete waste, and make breast milk sufficient, which has many benefits.

2. Supplement salt. According to the traditional Chinese concept of confinement, new mothers cannot eat salt during the confinement period, so no salt is added to meals or soup. But this is a very wrong approach. Salt is very beneficial to new mothers, because they sweat a lot after childbirth and their breasts secrete more vigorously. Salt in the body is easily lost with sweat. Therefore, supplementing salt in moderation can help restore physical strength after childbirth.

3. Not picky about food. Regarding the question of what to eat right after giving birth, it is actually more important not to be picky about food than to take "tonics". After giving birth, a woman's daily calorie requirement is about 2700-2800 kcal and 80 grams of protein. Although everyone's situation is different, the general increase is about 30% compared to the diet before pregnancy. Therefore, after giving birth, no matter how busy you are, it is very necessary to supplement nutrition in a timely manner. In normal times, you must pay attention to eating on time, consider nutritional balance in the menu, and try not to be picky about food. At the same time, you should also pay attention to taking in more protein and vitamins as much as possible in normal times to ensure a balanced nutrition.

The above are some basic knowledge that everyone is concerned about about what to eat after giving birth. I believe everyone will have a certain understanding after reading it. The most important thing is to drink plenty of water and eat a light diet. Supplement more protein and vitamins. I hope your body can recover faster.