It’s essential that you take care of yourself or at least make sure your partner knows how to take care of you.
Not only do nourishment and postpartum recovery allow your body to heal physically from pregnancy and birth, but certain nutrients, like B vitamins, may also protect your emotional health by helping regulate your mood.
Your body draws calcium from your bones to support your baby’s growth and later, into breast milk. Getting enough calcium in your diet is essential to preventing long-term bone loss and osteoporosis.
B Vitamins like folate, biotin, B6, and B12 are involved in many of the body’s essential processes. B Vitamins can also help boost energy and can help restorative hair growth.
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to depression, low energy, and bone problems. Try foods fortified with Vitamin D or ask your doctor about a supplement.
Protein helps support your breast milk supply and can help you feel satisfied after meals while keeping energy levels visible. Ask your doctor to check your iron levels, because low iron (as seen in anemia) can contribute to fatigue.
Omega-3 fatty acids help your brain, skin, and immune system as well as our body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. You’ll need more omegas if breastfeeding since your body needs DHA in your breast milk to support your baby’s growth.
It is important to talk to your doctor before trying new supplements.
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