After giving birth to a mother who is breastfeeding, the first time you need to follow a special diet. The reason for this is that the foods that mom consumes, in its chemical composition, pass into breast milk. What the mother is used to eating can cause allergies, bloating and colic in the baby. After childbirth, only certain types of foods can be consumed. Apples are perfect fruitswhich can be eaten during breastfeeding, and which positively affect the gastrointestinal tract of the mother, and, accordingly, the baby. But apples are also different. Consider the topic in more detail.
pros
- Apples are rich in vitamins and minerals. They rarely provoke allergies, and nursing mothers can eat them without fear;
- If the apples do not cause digestive disorders in the mother, they will not affect the baby;
- Baked apples are easier to digest and can replace fresh ones if there are problems with their tolerance.
They contain vitamins E, C, P, B1 and B2, as well as a lot of potassium, necessary for the work of the heart muscle, calcium and phosphorus, which helps the absorption of calcium. Apples are a natural source of iron, and this mineral is best absorbed from them. As we know, this substance is the basis for maintaining the correct level of hemoglobin in the blood.
Apple pulp contains a large amount of pectin - plant fiber, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the intestines, which makes apples an excellent tool for the prevention of constipation. And apples are hypoallergenic, they practically do not cause allergic reactions.
Green apples
Green apples for breastfeeding are perhaps the most hypoallergenic product rich in vitamins. B1, B2, C, P, E, and trace elements (e.g. phosphorus, iron), which are so necessary after childbirth.
Green apples can be eaten in the first days after birth.
If a woman suffers from constipation, and this often happens in the last weeks of pregnancy and the first time after childbirth, then green apples will solve this problem with a bang - indigestible fiber will help to easily empty the intestines.
A green apple will perfectly quench your appetite after a tiring delivery. But there is one thing - if a woman’s body reacts violently to raw fruits with increased gas formation or discomfort in the stomach from apple acidity, it’s worthwhile to refrain from consuming them for a while. And try not to forget about the measure - you should not eat more than two or three green apples during the day. Be sure to wash your apples before consuming warm water.
If you are afraid to cause an allergic reaction in a child, then eat green apples. According to experts, they are the safest.
Red apples
Red apples are less popular and less credible when breastfeeding.It's all about the color of the peel - any red products are considered quite strong allergens (See that nursing mother is contraindicated). In addition, most varieties of red apples contain more sugar than green ones. Sugar is an additional carbohydrate that threatens with pain and colic in the baby’s tummy. You should not cause such a discomfort to an infant, because at birth its body gradually adjusts to the external environment, organs learn to function properly and develop.
But if passion is like a red apple, then peel it before use. Red apples should not be carried away also because the acids in them negatively affect tooth enamel. And if we take into account the fact that the mother’s calcium decreased during pregnancy, and when breastfeeding, it will also go into large quantities in the milk for the baby, it is worthwhile to save your teeth in a very careful way.
Baked apples
Baked apples during the GW period can be called a real treat. Baked apples are a delicate dessert that is prepared in a matter of minutes, retains all the vitamins, and has a very beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract. It’s a delicious tasty healing product. A baked apple is deliciously easily absorbed by the body.
When baking in apples, a large amount of pectin is concentrated, as well as fiber, due to which metabolic processes are accelerated, an anti-inflammatory effect occurs - ideal for postpartum recovery of the body.
Also, baked apples naturally regulate blood pressure. To prepare such a miracle product is very simple:
At the apple, it is necessary to cut the core with seeds, but not through and through, but so that the bottom is preserved. In the resulting hole, you can pour half a teaspoon of sugar, or a teaspoon of honey, and sprinkle with any crushed nuts. Put on a baking sheet, or in a form, you can even put it in a pan without a plastic handle and put in the oven for 15 minutes. By the appearance of an enchanting apple aroma, you will realize that the dessert is ready! Instead of an oven, you can use a microwave oven - in it the cooking time of a baked apple takes no more than 10 minutes.
The advantages and disadvantages of eating apples, we told you, and the choice is yours. When breastfeeding, apples will help restore strength and energy, and have a beneficial effect on the health of the nursing mother and the health of your baby. By eating just one apple a day, you will satisfy your body's need for calcium, iron, vitamins, and most importantly, indigestible fiber. Let your nutrition while breastfeeding be tasty and healthy!
After 6 months of breastfeeding, start adding apples to your baby’s diet - read about the introduction of the first feeding.
Further on nutrition:
Even in the maternity hospital, it’s green apples that are listed on the list of allowed products. I only ate them, one apple a day. Although, in principle, I do not really like them. True, when the son was 3 months old, then the Reds began to allow themselves. There was no allergy.
My baby always had a stomach ache from apples, regardless of whether they were green or red. Therefore, I had to abandon this product, despite the fact that I really wanted to. Sometimes baked, by the way on the baked does not heal. But this is not what it was, I just wanted to bite the apple. Replaced with pear, hard varieties. I was pleased and my son is good.