Taking Care Of New Moms
January 5th, 2009 filed under News and UpdatesAs I mentioned before, my younger daughter-in-law is pregnant and is due at the end of January. Everyone in the family is very excited about the new baby!
The postpartum period begins after the delivery of the baby and ends when the mother’s body has returned close to its pre-pregnant state.
I am looking forward to taking care of my daughter-in-law and of course taking care of my future granddaughter! New moms deserve special attention to rebuild their strength after giving birth. Nutrition and plenty of rest are essential to new moms to help their bodies recover.
Eating light, easy to digest food is important. Green vegetables, vegetables from the squash family, moong beans (dal), and whole-wheat bread are all good choices. Avoid cabbage, beans and lentils are considered harder to digest and create gas in the body. Also avoid anything sour, like tomatoes, tamarind, lemon, and oranges.
I am compiling a list of remedies that will be useful after coming back from the hospital. My list is based on these traditional beliefs, which may help new moms below are some of the home remedies:
1) Turmeric helps heal internal wounds – Take a half-teaspoon turmeric powder every day with lukewarm milk or water. Turmeric has many other health effects.
2) Fenugreek seeds are great to help prevent and ease back and joint pain. Fenugreek seeds or fresh fenugreek are also taken to help nursing mothers increase their breast milk supply. Fenugreek is also available at many health food stores.
3) Ajwain (carom seeds) helps soothe pain due to gas or indigestion. Every morning boil four glasses of water with two tablespoon of carom seeds (ajwain). Let it cool down to room temperature and drink this water throughout the day. Add ajwain as an ingredient when making roti or cooking vegetables.
4) Dry ginger powder also known as sauth; take with food. Ginger offers health benefits, including anti-inflammation effects, and can also be found in health food stores.
5) Gaund (or Gond) is an edible gum resin that is extracted from the bark of the tree. Gaund provides heat to our body and is usually eaten in cold winter months. Gaund and whole wheat ka ladoo is normally prepared for the nursing mother to help with lactation and provide nutrients for the baby. The main ingredients are whole-wheat flour, butter, nuts, gaund, poppy seeds, and sugar.
6) Lastly, I will be making “Panjeere”, which is a mixture of nuts and a variety of ingredients. Panjeere and whole-wheat ladoos are a must for new moms. Stay tuned, as I will be posting both of these recipes in the near future.
Hello, I am eagerly waiting to see the recipes for all the food items that you have mentioned.
Cheers!
Manjula didi, I came across this website when I was looking for Indian recipes to increase breast milk and also nutritious food after delivery. I am due to deliver in Dec2011 and I am so much looking forward for your panjeera.
Thank you so much for compiling this list. I am book marking your page and will be returning soon to find out more about post pregnancy. Any suggestions would surely help new moms like me.
Love
Madhu
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Manjulaji, namaskar! mujhe aap se yeh poochna hai ki during pregnancy, aurat ko daily food ke saath aur kia kia khana chahiay aur jab baby paida ho jaye tau kia kia khaas desi cheez khani chahiay jis se sahet aur body theek rahe aur kia kia avoid karna hoga!! Thanks!!
Respected Sister Manjula,
My wife wife 3 baby by operation and now this is forth one. How I should take care by special food or soup.
Dear Manujula Aunty,
I just delivered twomonths back,pls suggest me what all required for my daily diet & i need ur recipes for lactating mother,Pls help.
Thanks & Regard,
Anju Anish
Anju,
Congratulations, I am sure you checked out the Whole Wheat Gaund Panjiri, gaund is one thing I know it is very helpful for nursing mothers. Taking milk and milk product, green leafy vegetables, and high protein food such as lentils will help.
I’m in the second trimester of my pregnancy and am loving it! Being pregnant is a delightful experience. There’s gonna be not one thing more cherished in this entire world than holding my new born child in my arms for that very first time. I cannot wait to meet her! My dreams of parenthood is actually finally coming true.
hi manjula anty,
i m 39 weeks pregnant. i m leaving in london with my husband. will u plz show me the recipes of food are good for me after birth of my baby.
i always follow yr recipe guid for me and my husband, because u never use onion and garlic. because we also not eat that.
plz reply me as soon as possible, bcoz i have to go hospital any time now…..
thank u very much…..
bhargavi
Hi Bhargavi
My name is lata.
I was reading Manjulabens wen and came across your email
me and my friens has prepared a book of recipes for new mother the indian way. if you are in London and if you would like this book you can contact me on my email.
Regards
Lata
Lata ji ,please could you kindly advise where should I purchase the book and what is the name/title of the book as we had baby and I would like to cook food for my wife .thank you and please write to me -santhosh.kumar@ hotmail.co.uk best regards -santhosh
dear Madam,
My Wife has recently undergone Caesarian.
Can she use turmaric as part of dialy food..
Will that Cause any problems?.
Please reply to my mail id.
Thanks in Advance
Hello Krishnaveni,
Turmaric can be used as part of dialy food.
Manjula.
Im half latina and the other half american,and I love to cook, cooking for me is a way to show your family that you love them and care for them.I want to thank you for sharing your recipies,they are truly the best,I have wached food net work for years but you are the tops,your foods is not only healthy but taste great,my family loved the chola,battura,and the eggless pineapple cake just out of this world,I cant get of of the spieces,I live in Miami but have some,anyways thank you for putting your love in my kitchen and my family keep them coming