Diet for the Breastfeeding Mother

After months of looking forward to her birth, your baby is finally with you. But you also feel it’s high time you got back into your pre-pregnancy clothes. Hold on! Now you are breastfeeding and the baby depends on you for all her nutrition and growth. It is your responsibility to ensure that you take… [ Continue Reading ]

Not Enough Milk for the Baby?

The most likely reason for milk drying up is the inhibition of the ejection reflex (the mechanism by which milk is ejected from the breast). This reduces the production of milk and gradually stops it completely. Often, the drying up has psychological reasons behind it — when people ask the mother whether her milk has… [ Continue Reading ]

What are Special Foods? Diet Advice for Pregnant Women

When we say special foods, we are referring to anything that is not artificial – it has no preservatives or additives and is in sync with nature. Times are changing and most people have little or no time to cook complete meals. They prefer fast foods and do not mind if they are frozen or… [ Continue Reading ]

Pregnancy Diet Pyramid: What to eat when you are pregnant

It’s time you took a long hard look at your diet and told yourself that you need to change some of your eating habits. Now, eating is not just about filling your stomach, but feeding two people. Yes, you’re right – sounds like loads of food. And to some extent, it is. But you needn’t… [ Continue Reading ]

Can’t Breast feed Your Baby?

If your problem is related to your inability to feed due to sore or cracked nipples, try massaging edible oil or ghee on it. This will soften the nipples and will make you get used to your baby’s suckling. Also try to be as comfortable as you can when the baby is suckling. Try to… [ Continue Reading ]

Calorie and Nutrient Requirements during Pregnancy

When you are pregnant it is very important to eat regular, well-balanced meals as the food you eat provides nutrition to your baby. While tablets can make up for some deficiencies in a pregnant woman’s diet, the best way to get adequate protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron and vitamin C for… [ Continue Reading ]

This diet can help with Heartburn during Pregnancy

Heartburn is caused by the uterus pushing against the stomach, forcing acid into the oesophagus. Here are a few points to keep in mind while planning a diet for yourself. Lemonade or ‘nimbu paani’ with honey makes a refreshing drink at any time of the day. Try eating small but frequent meals. Do not be… [ Continue Reading ]

Pregnancy Diet When You Have Diabetes

Diabetes is characterised by excessive amounts of sugar in the blood and urine. People who suffer from diabetes may have high levels of thirst, hunger and may suffer from weight loss. A few do and don’ts As the sugar levels are always very high, introduce a variety of bitter foods in the diet of a… [ Continue Reading ]

The Pregnant Working Woman

For many pregnant women these days, economic needs dictate that she continues with her job till very late into pregnancy. A normal healthy woman with an uncomplicated pregnancy and a normal fetus may continue to work without interruption until the onset of labour, as long as the job does not involve too many risks. A… [ Continue Reading ]