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During lactation, it is very important to correctly compose the daily menu so that only the most useful substances enter it during milk production. And if before pregnancy it was allowed to eat a variety of foods, then after childbirth, the diet must be completely changed. During this period, it is required to choose only hypoallergenic products with the most useful composition. Fresh vegetables, fruits and berries should be eaten with extreme caution. According to many nutritionists and pediatricians, pumpkin during breastfeeding is not only allowed, but also necessary, because it is low in calories, filled with useful trace elements and is easily absorbed.
Can pumpkin be breastfed?
When breastfeeding, it is necessary to carefully select foods when drawing up a mother's daily menu so that only those trace elements that benefit both her and her baby enter the body of a nursing woman. As for the melon culture, pumpkin with HS can be consumed in moderation, while it is allowed from the very first days after birth.
The body of a woman who has given birth takes an orange fruit well. Pumpkin is easy to digest and promotes proper digestion. In very rare cases, the body can react negatively to its presence in the diet, mainly in case of individual intolerance.
Why pumpkin is useful for a nursing mother and baby
Pumpkin is a storehouse of useful vitamins, micro- and macroelements that help a woman recuperate after childbirth. In addition, most of all nutrients will certainly be in milk and will get along with it to the newborn baby during feeding.
The composition of pumpkin is rich in fiber, which normalizes the activity of the mother's gastrointestinal tract, allowing to eliminate constipation after childbirth.
The presence of beta-carotene allows you to improve the appearance of a woman, helps to restore strength, and also has a good effect on the work of the skin and mucous membranes. The presence of potassium strengthens the cardiovascular system, normalizes its tone, reducing swelling. Magnesium, which is also found in pumpkin, has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, which is the key to calmness.
Most pediatricians also recommend pumpkin when breastfeeding a newborn because of its hemoglobin-raising properties. The presence of elements such as copper, zinc, iron and cobalt in the composition makes the orange fruit a preventive remedy for anemia. It is these elements that are involved in the synthesis of red blood cells.
Vitamins C, B, PP, K, which enter the body along with the use of this fruit, help to strengthen the immunity of the mother and the newborn during feeding.
Benefits of pumpkin juice for breastfeeding
Pumpkin juice, like fresh fruit, contains all trace elements that help improve digestion, the appearance of a woman after childbirth, as well as reduce puffiness and strengthen immunity.
Freshly squeezed pumpkin juice does not contain allergens, which makes it absolutely safe for a newborn during feeding.
The use of pumpkin juice with hepatitis B contributes to the correct metabolism in the mother's body. It has a diaphoretic and mild diuretic effect, which allows the body to get rid of toxins. In addition, this kind of liquid stimulates the increase in milk, providing a lactogonic effect when feeding.
When and how to enter into the diet
It is possible to introduce pumpkin during breastfeeding as early as the 1st month after childbirth. Some pediatricians even allow its use from the first days of a child's life. But in order for it to be extremely useful, and not harm, the following rules for its use must be observed:
- When you first introduce this fruit into the diet, it is advisable to limit yourself to no more than 50 g
- It is better to eat pumpkin only in the first half of the day, and 1-2 hours after consumption, it is imperative to monitor the condition of the newborn when feeding.
- If the child does not have any reaction to a new product, it can be consumed no earlier than in a day.
- With a positive effect on the mother's body, as well as in the absence of a negative reaction in the newborn during feeding, the amount of pumpkin consumed can be gradually increased until the portion reaches the daily norm (200 g).
- There is a pumpkin with HS in the first month, it is recommended as part of porridge.
How to cook pumpkin for a nursing mom
Pumpkin while breastfeeding in the first month after giving birth can only be eaten thermally. But it should be understood that it is not recommended to eat pumpkin in a fried form, as well as to eat dishes that have been fried in oil or other fat. Such food is considered heavy and can have a bad effect on the pancreas of the mother and baby during feeding, causing the newborn to have digestive upset, which causes colic. Therefore, it is better for a nursing mother to stock up on recipes for cooking pumpkin dishes by boiling, steam or baking.
Pumpkin can be combined with cereals, other fruits, vegetables and berries. You can cook porridge, mashed soups, casseroles, steam cutlets from it.
Fresh pumpkin can be eaten while breastfeeding only if the mother or child has been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. In this case, it is required to consume no more than 1-2 small pieces of fruit per day. But if, when eating raw pulp, a child often experiences abdominal pain, colic and bloating after feeding, then raw pumpkin should be replaced with juice.
Pumpkin porridge for a nursing mother
Ingredients:
- pumpkin - 200 g;
- millet - 0.5 tbsp.;
- milk (can be replaced with water) - 1.5 tbsp.;
- salt, sugar - to taste.
Cooking method:
- Rinse the pumpkin, peel and seeds, cut into small cubes and boil in half the milk until tender (20-25 minutes).
- Sort the millet groats, rinse under running water and also boil until tender in the other half of the milk (15-20 minutes).
- Combine the boiled ingredients in a refractory container, you can use a clay pot. Add salt and sugar to taste (the minimum amount of sugar must be taken).
- Put in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
Pumpkin casserole when feeding
Ingredients:
- pumpkin - 100 g;
- millet groats - 40 g;
- milk (water) - 50 ml;
- egg - 1 pc.;
- butter - 30 g;
- salt, sugar - optional.
Cooking method:
- The pumpkin is washed, peeled and cut into pieces. Saute lightly in butter.
- Millet is boiled until cooked in milk or water (salt and sugar are added to taste).
- Mix the cooked ingredients together with the egg.
- Put the pumpkin-millet mass in a greased baking dish (if desired, you can sprinkle with a small amount of grated cheese).
- Put in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 30 minutes.
Pumpkin cream soup during lactation
Ingredients:
- pumpkin pulp - 300 g;
- water - 500 ml;
- butter - 10 g;
- salt to taste.
Cooking method:
- The peeled pumpkin pulp is cut into cubes.
- In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Pour the chopped pumpkin pulp and cook over a minimum heat for 20-25 minutes.
- Salt to taste, stir and add butter.
- Remove from stove and allow to cool.
- The cooled soup is grinded with a blender until smooth.
How to eat pumpkin dishes with HS
Pumpkin dishes with GW can be eaten only in the morning, preferably for breakfast. At the beginning of the introduction of this product into the diet, you should limit yourself to one serving per day. Closer to 3 months, you can already increase the number of servings to 2 per day. You should be careful with additives to the dish, in particular, with honey, spices and sour cream. In large quantities, these components can cause an allergic reaction in a baby after feeding.
How to properly take pumpkin juice while breastfeeding
Pumpkin juice can be introduced into the diet of a nursing mother from the first week after childbirth. The main thing is to choose high-quality juice without additives and dyes. It's best to do it yourself.
It is recommended to use diluted pumpkin juice in the first month. This should be done with boiled water in a 1: 1 ratio. Its dosage should not exceed 100 ml per day. Over time, you can reduce the amount of water, and closer to 3-4 months and stop diluting it altogether.
Limitations and contraindications
Despite all the benefits of pumpkin for a woman during the feeding period, it still has its own limitations and contraindications for use.
A large amount of this fetus can cause carotenemia in a child (the appearance of yellow pigmentation of the skin). It is not very dangerous for the health of the newborn when feeding, but in this case it is required to exclude pumpkin and other foods containing beta-carotene for a long time (at least 30 days).
In addition, pumpkin is contraindicated for:
- low stomach acidity;
- disruption of the liver and pancreas;
- inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract;
- diarrhea.
In this case, the use of pumpkin can exacerbate these processes.
Conclusion
Breastfeeding pumpkin, if consumed in moderation, can have a positive effect on both the body of the nursing mother and the baby. It allows you to replenish the required amount of trace elements for proper recovery of the body after childbirth, as well as enrich breast milk with vitamins.
