Breastfeeding nutrition
At our clinic, we offer a specialised breastfeeding nutrition service designed to support mothers in this crucial period of life. Breastfeeding not only provides essential nutrients for the baby, but is also a vital time in a mother's life. Proper nutrition can influence the quality of breast milk, the health of the mother and the well-being of the baby. Our team of maternal health nutritionists are here to guide you through every step of this beautiful process, ensuring you get the nutrients you and your baby need.
Why is nutrition important during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding is a unique time that requires special attention to nutrition. During this period, your energy and nutritional needs increase significantly to ensure that you produce enough quality breastmilk. Adequate nutrition not only supports the baby's health, but also helps the mother recover from childbirth, maintain her energy and prevent health complications.
A balanced, nutrient-rich diet is essential to:
Breastmilk production: Adequate intake of calories, protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates and micronutrients ensures the production of quality milk that meets the baby's needs.
Maternal health: Breastfeeding can be demanding, and good nutrition helps to maintain your energy and emotional wellbeing, as well as preventing problems such as anaemia or fatigue.
Baby's development: Breastmilk is the main source of nutrients for the baby, and its quality depends largely on the mother's diet.
When is it advisable to consult a nutritionist during breastfeeding?
Our breastfeeding nutrition service is beneficial for all breastfeeding mothers, as it helps to ensure adequate nutrition for them and their babies. Some situations in which it is especially advisable to consult a nutritionist include:
First-time mothers: If you are a new mother, we help you understand your nutritional needs during breastfeeding and establish a healthy diet from the start.
Milk production problems: If you face difficulties producing enough milk, we work with you to adjust your diet and habits.
Restricted diet: If you follow a specific diet (veganism, food intolerances, etc.), we help you make sure you get all the nutrients you need.
Postpartum weight loss: If you want to lose weight in a healthy way while breastfeeding, we provide you with a balanced plan that does not compromise the quality of your milk.
Fatigue or stress: If you experience extreme tiredness or stress during breastfeeding, a proper nutritional plan can help you regain energy and well-being.
What do we offer in our breastfeeding nutrition service?
Our comprehensive and personalised approach focuses on providing you with the support you need to enjoy breastfeeding in a healthy and balanced way. Here are the main services we offer:
Personalised initial assessment:
We conduct an analysis of your medical history, eating habits and nutritional needs during breastfeeding.
We assess your nutritional status, energy level and any specific concerns you may have about breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding-tailored dietary plan:
We design a personalised nutritional plan that meets your energy and nutritional needs, ensuring you produce quality milk for your baby.
We help you include a variety of foods that provide protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals essential for you and your baby's health.
We offer recommendations on appropriate portions and meal frequency to maximise your energy and well-being.
Guidance on specific foods:
We provide you with information on foods that can increase milk production, as well as those you should avoid as they may cause discomfort for your baby (such as certain foods that can cause colic).
We help you choose healthy snack options to keep you satisfied and energised throughout the day.
Postpartum recovery support:
We guide you in proper nutrition for optimal postpartum recovery, ensuring you get the nutrients you need to heal and maintain your wellness.
We provide strategies to manage stress and fatigue through nutrition.
Ongoing counselling:
We offer regular follow-up to assess your progress, answer questions and make adjustments to your nutritional plan as needed.
We are here to be with you every step of the way, giving you the support and motivation you need during breastfeeding.
Benefits of good nutrition while breastfeeding
Proper nutrition during breastfeeding has multiple benefits for both mother and baby, including:
Quality milk production: A balanced diet ensures that breastmilk is rich in essential nutrients for the baby's development.
Improved maternal well-being: Maintaining a healthy diet helps to increase your energy and reduce stress and anxiety during breastfeeding.
Preventing health problems: Good nutrition can prevent complications such as anaemia and exhaustion, and contribute to faster recovery after childbirth.
Optimal infant development: Adequate nutrition for the mother promotes healthy growth and supports the baby's immune system.
Breastfeeding nutrition
At our clinic, we offer a specialised breastfeeding nutrition service designed to support mothers in this crucial period of life. Breastfeeding not only provides essential nutrients for the baby, but is also a vital time in a mother's life. Proper nutrition can influence the quality of breast milk, the health of the mother and the well-being of the baby. Our team of maternal health nutritionists are here to guide you through every step of this beautiful process, ensuring you get the nutrients you and your baby need.
Why is nutrition important during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding is a unique time that requires special attention to nutrition. During this period, your energy and nutritional needs increase significantly to ensure that you produce enough quality breastmilk. Adequate nutrition not only supports the baby's health, but also helps the mother recover from childbirth, maintain her energy and prevent health complications.
A balanced, nutrient-rich diet is essential to:
Breastmilk production: Adequate intake of calories, protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates and micronutrients ensures the production of quality milk that meets the baby's needs.
Maternal health: Breastfeeding can be demanding, and good nutrition helps to maintain your energy and emotional wellbeing, as well as preventing problems such as anaemia or fatigue.
Baby's development: Breastmilk is the main source of nutrients for the baby, and its quality depends largely on the mother's diet.
When is it advisable to consult a nutritionist during breastfeeding?
Our breastfeeding nutrition service is beneficial for all breastfeeding mothers, as it helps to ensure adequate nutrition for them and their babies. Some situations in which it is especially advisable to consult a nutritionist include:
First-time mothers: If you are a new mother, we help you understand your nutritional needs during breastfeeding and establish a healthy diet from the start.
Milk production problems: If you face difficulties producing enough milk, we work with you to adjust your diet and habits.
Restricted diet: If you follow a specific diet (veganism, food intolerances, etc.), we help you make sure you get all the nutrients you need.
Postpartum weight loss: If you want to lose weight in a healthy way while breastfeeding, we provide you with a balanced plan that does not compromise the quality of your milk.
Fatigue or stress: If you experience extreme tiredness or stress during breastfeeding, a proper nutritional plan can help you regain energy and well-being.
What do we offer in our breastfeeding nutrition service?
Our comprehensive and personalised approach focuses on providing you with the support you need to enjoy breastfeeding in a healthy and balanced way. Here are the main services we offer:
Personalised initial assessment:
We conduct an analysis of your medical history, eating habits and nutritional needs during breastfeeding.
We assess your nutritional status, energy level and any specific concerns you may have about breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding-tailored dietary plan:
We design a personalised nutritional plan that meets your energy and nutritional needs, ensuring you produce quality milk for your baby.
We help you include a variety of foods that provide protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals essential for you and your baby's health.
We offer recommendations on appropriate portions and meal frequency to maximise your energy and well-being.
Guidance on specific foods:
We provide you with information on foods that can increase milk production, as well as those you should avoid as they may cause discomfort for your baby (such as certain foods that can cause colic).
We help you choose healthy snack options to keep you satisfied and energised throughout the day.
Postpartum recovery support:
We guide you in proper nutrition for optimal postpartum recovery, ensuring you get the nutrients you need to heal and maintain your wellness.
We provide strategies to manage stress and fatigue through nutrition.
Ongoing counselling:
We offer regular follow-up to assess your progress, answer questions and make adjustments to your nutritional plan as needed.
We are here to be with you every step of the way, giving you the support and motivation you need during breastfeeding.
Benefits of good nutrition while breastfeeding
Proper nutrition during breastfeeding has multiple benefits for both mother and baby, including:
Quality milk production: A balanced diet ensures that breastmilk is rich in essential nutrients for the baby's development.
Improved maternal well-being: Maintaining a healthy diet helps to increase your energy and reduce stress and anxiety during breastfeeding.
Preventing health problems: Good nutrition can prevent complications such as anaemia and exhaustion, and contribute to faster recovery after childbirth.
Optimal infant development: Adequate nutrition for the mother promotes healthy growth and supports the baby's immune system.