What should you eat during the first week of pregnancy?

We all know that no matter whether the mother gives birth naturally or by caesarean section, she will be very weak after giving birth. Women have no appetite after giving birth, and may even not like to eat. But we all know that it is not good for a woman to not eat after giving birth. Therefore, we must understand what the mother eats. Especially what the mother should eat in the first week after giving birth. So what should a woman eat in the first week after giving birth? Let’s see how the editor answers this question.

Whether it is a natural childbirth or a caesarean section, new mothers will feel weak and have a poor appetite in the first few days after delivery. If they force themselves to eat greasy food at this time, it will only make their appetite worse. Therefore, the focus of the diet in the first week after delivery is on appetizing rather than nourishing. Only with a good appetite can the food taste good and the absorption will be better.

1. Recommended foods that help stimulate appetite

You should eat light meat, such as meat slices, minced meat, lean beef, chicken, fish, etc., and stir-fry them with fresh vegetables, for example, fried beef fillet with asparagus, pineapple chicken slices, green pepper pork slices, minced meat in tomato sauce, etc. The taste is refreshing and the nutrition is balanced. Fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, and kiwis can also whet your appetite. It would be better if you can eat less white rice and eat brown rice, germ rice, and whole wheat bread instead. It can effectively prevent and improve postpartum constipation. Compared with rice, the content of iron and vitamins in millet is twice or even several times higher. Therefore, eating a moderate amount of millet porridge can help the mother to recover her physical strength and defecate. At the same time, rice porridge contains more water, which is conducive to digestion and absorption.

2. Recommended appetizer recipes

1. Assorted Vegetable Porridge

Ingredients: 100 grams of rice, 200 grams of broccoli, 30 grams each of button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and carrots, and appropriate amount of salt.

Method: 1. Wash the rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.

2. Wash and cut mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and carrots into shreds, and blanch the broccoli in boiling water.

3. Add rice and water into the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.

4. Add shredded button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and carrots, and simmer until the rice becomes sticky.

5. Add the blanched broccoli and seasonings and bring to a boil.

Efficacy: This mixed vegetable porridge is rich in dietary fiber, which can enhance gastrointestinal motility and has an appetizing effect for new mothers who have no appetite.

2. Kiwi Chicken Noodles

Ingredients: 80 grams of pasta, appropriate amount of kiwi, tomatoes, chicken breast, olive oil, parsley, and seasonings.

Method: 1. Wash the chicken breast and cut into slices, peel the kiwi, wash the tomatoes and cut into cubes for later use, wash the celery and blanch it.

2. Put the pasta into boiling water and cook until it is fully cooked, then remove and drain.

3. Heat the olive oil, then add the chicken and tomatoes and stir-fry until cooked. Add the kiwi and a small amount of salt before serving and stir-fry evenly.

4. Pour the fried chicken and kiwi evenly over the cooked pasta and sprinkle with parsley.

Efficacy: This dish has a unique taste and is rich in nutrients. New mothers who often eat this dish can not only stimulate the appetite and digestion, but also provide comprehensive nutrition. The vitamin C in kiwifruit can prevent colds and constipation.

Only after knowing what the mother eats in the first week after giving birth can we better protect her health. Only after the mother has eaten the food that provides rich nutrition, can we let the child get adequate nutrition. We also need to do physical exercises for mothers seriously so that the children can grow better. Finally, I wish all the mothers and children can live a happy, healthy and happy life!