What kind of nutritious food should pregnant women eat?

Having a baby is an exciting thing for every family, but the woman who has just given birth is even more worthy of sympathy. Therefore, we should care for women who have just given birth in all aspects. We must first start with the diet of the mother. What should the mother eat to be nutritious? This is a big problem for many people, because many families have not experienced such a big event as having a baby. Let us take a look at the specific practices.

First week after delivery:

The main tonics are "Shenghua Tang" and "Siwu Tang", about one dose a day, with the purpose of helping the mother to "generate new blood and remove blood stasis". "Shenghua Tang" helps the mother to discharge lochia smoothly after delivery; "Siwu Tang" can replenish blood. In addition, right after giving birth, the bladder has not yet returned to its normal position due to the expansion of the uterus. Therefore, when the mother is thirsty and wants to drink water, she should try to drink small amounts and multiple times, and not take in too much water at one time to avoid burdening the bladder. In addition, it is best to avoid eating too salty food.

Second week after delivery:

You can take supplements gradually, with Angelica and Eight Treasures Soup as the main ingredients. The main purpose is to help the mother expel lochia. In addition, these also have the effect of replenishing blood and Qi, so that the large amount of Qi and blood consumed and damaged during delivery can be quickly restored.

The third week after delivery:

Postpartum women can take supplements stewed with Eucommia ulmoides, such as Eucommia ulmoides kidney slices, etc. It is mainly used to nourish the liver and kidneys, because during the delivery process, the mother loses a lot of bone and calcium. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, "the liver and kidneys are the main bones." Therefore, these herbs that nourish the kidneys and strengthen the tendons and bones can enhance kidney qi, strengthen the tendons and bones, reduce postpartum back pain, and the duration of various types of pain. Therefore, if the confinement period is done well and taken properly, it can even have a preventive effect.

Fourth week after delivery:

Postpartum women can take "Shiquan Dabu Soup". The meaning of Shiquan is to replenish blood, qi, liver and kidneys, and make up for all that is lost in the production process.

During the confinement period, the best food supplement is "sesame oil chicken". Because sesame oil contains sufficient protein and has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, therefore, during the confinement period, mothers can eat some "sesame oil chicken" from time to time to supplement some nutrition. However, doctors recommend that you only eat one chicken every two to three days. You don’t need to eat it for a long time or even every day. Not only will mothers be afraid of eating chicken, but it will also cause overnutrition and weight gain!

What kind of nutritious food should a pregnant woman eat? First of all, we should understand the physical fitness of the mother and find out what she likes to eat and what she doesn't like to eat. In addition, we should start from the nutrition aspect and choose food with nutritional value. If we can make food that the mother likes to eat and is nutritious, then we can have the best of both worlds, because on the one hand it can meet the mother's taste requirements, and on the other hand it can also meet the nutritional needs of the mother's body. It is best if every meal is different so that the mother will not feel bored.