Foods to be preferred Foods with high nutrient and vital substance density (macro- and micronutrients) – low-fat milk and dairy products, low-fat meat, offal, poultry, 1-2 times a week low-fat fish, such as pollock, haddock, plaice, cod, fresh fruits and vegetables, fruit and vegetable juices, and complex carbohydrates to prevent hypoglycemia, such as potatoes, whole-grain … Suitable Foods during the Breastfeeding Phase
Approximately 1% of the caffeine ingested by the mother enters the infant’s bloodstream. One hour after coffee consumption, the concentration of caffeine in breast milk reaches its peak. Therefore, it is more advisable to enjoy coffee following breastfeeding. In the child, the cytochrome P450 system, which is involved in the metabolization (metabolization) of caffeine, is … Coffee Consumption during the Breastfeeding Phase
At least 25 different polysaccharides and polysaccharides – poly- and oligosaccharides – are found in milk. Some of these saccharides, together with the milk sugar lactose, serve as growth factors for the Lactobacillus bifidus of the infant intestinal flora. This germ promotes an acidic intestinal environment in a breast-fed child. Finally, in this way, protection … Carbohydrates during the Breastfeeding Phase
50% of women who decided to quit smoking before or during pregnancy start smoking again by the 9th month after delivery. It is estimated that every third to fourth breastfeeding woman smokes. The child absorbs the ingredients of cigarettes through its lungs, and many substances pass into the mother’s milk. More than 5,000 harmful substances … Tobacco Consumption during the Breastfeeding Phase
During the breastfeeding period, a daily protein intake of 63-85 grams is recommended. The protein from food is especially needed for milk protein synthesis. Two grams of available protein are needed to synthesize one gram of milk protein. Too little protein intake from the diet leads to the mother’s reserves being attacked and significant deficiencies … Protein Intake during the Breastfeeding Phase
The daily energy requirement increases during the breastfeeding period, taking into account the additional energy needed for milk production. The guideline value for the additional energy intake for breastfeeding women during the first 4-6 months when exclusively breastfeeding is 500 kcal/day. However, with this amount of energy, the fat deposits created during pregnancy are maintained … Energy Requirements during the Breastfeeding Phase
When newborns are breastfed, 50% of their energy needs are met by the fats contained in breast milk. Mature breast milk has a fat content of between 13 and 83 grams per liter – mean values are 35 and 45 grams per liter, respectively. The average linolenic acid content of the milk fat is about … Fatty Acids during the Breastfeeding Phase