Healthy Diet Plan for Breastfeeding Mothers

Breast milk is the most important and primary source of nutrition a mother can give her newborn baby. However, ensuring you supply your baby with sufficient breast milk while trying to lose weight at the same time, can be overwhelming for any mother.

The F.U.N Approach to Diet for Lactating Mothers

Breast milk is loaded with disease-fighting components which protect your baby from illness. Thus, following the right kind of diet is essential to help nourish your baby during his infancy stage. Nourishing your body with the right amount of nutrients not only ensures a healthy milk supply for your child, but also helps keep your weight in check.

At F.U.N we formulate a personalized diet plan for you, based on your specific needs. Our Diet for Lactating Moms is wholesome and nutritious, and rich in foods that will help enhance the production of breast milk naturally and provide the necessary nutrients to your baby. We also provide you with a complete daily meal plan, which will provide your body with the right amount of carbs, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals to help you maintain a healthy weight, as well as keep your energy levels high throughout the day.

Foods that Boost Breast Milk Supply

Certain foods are high in galactagogues, which naturally enhance the production of breast milk in lactating mothers. If you feel that your milk supply is not as much as it should be, simply include the below-mentioned foods into your daily diet. They will help boost lactation naturally & ensure your baby gets sufficient nutrition to grow up healthy & strong!

Add dill & fenugreek leaves to your food dishes
Load up on barley & alfalfa sprouts
Eat a lot of fresh fruits & vegetables
Consume a variety of nuts & seeds

Myth – Avoid consuming fruits and cruciferous vegetables because they lead to health problems for your baby

Truth – The food you consume during your lactation period can alter your breast milk taste and supply. However, most babies have no problems with cruciferous vegetables in their mothers’ diet. It is likely that your baby may suffer from gas problems whether you include cruciferous vegetables in your diet or not. Thus, this is no reason to cut out essential nutrients from your diet. Cruciferous vegetables are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals which are essential for the healthy growth of your baby.

“As a new mom I wanted to lose my post-pregnancy weight quickly. However, I always thought I had a very limited low-calorie food options. However, Pooja proved things otherwise by giving me a wholesome and yummy low-calorie diet! During my follow up visits, she always heard me out and made necessary changes to my diet, while keeping my daily nutrient requirements in mind. I am impressed by her vast knowledge and the scientific formulation behind her diets. Pooja proved to me that I can lose weight without starving!”

Niddhi Vanwari