Healthy And Diet Meals After Post Cesarean Delivery

A good nutrition is always very important post delivery whether it’s normal or cesarean delivery to stay healthy for a longer period. A good diet is one which provides optimal nutrition as it heals very quickly.

It is very important for mothers to understand what to eat and what to avoid.

Make sure your meal should contain all the below nutrients

Proteins – Protein helps for growing the new tissues hence heals very soon. Some of the sources of Proteins are listed below.

• Eggs
• spinach
• chicken
• broccoli
• fish
• lean meat
• milk
• cheese
• dried beans
• peanuts
• nuts
• Garbanzo beans
• Yogurt
• Avocado
• Tofu
• Pecans
• Pulses

Vitamins – Vitamin C is very important for women who have undergone cesarean delivery as it helps in repairing tissues and in the development of collagen which is used for building new scar tissues, ligaments and blood vessels. Some of the sources of Vitamins are listed below.

• Fruits

• Vegetables which are rich in Vitamin C as below

• Papayas

• Oranges

• Melons

• Strawberries

• Sweet potatoes

• Tomatoes

• Grapefruits

• Broccoli

• Peppers

Iron – Women lose a lot of blood during cesarean delivery which is significantly loss of iron in the blood so eating foods that are rich Iron can compensate the lost iron in your body. Some of the sources of Iron are listed below.

• Walnuts

• Red meat

• Oysters

• Dry fruits

• Figs

• Beef liver

• Dried beans

• Spinach

• Sea food

• Beans

• Peanuts

• Pecans

• Potato

Calcium – Calcium helps in the relaxation of muscles and helps in blood clotting. Some of the sources of Calcium are listed below.

• Skimmed milk

• Cheese

• Nuts

• Low fat yoghurt

• Dried peas

• Spinach

• Kale

• Sesame seeds

• Tofu

Fiber – For a woman who has undergone cesarean delivery encounter constipation problem which can put pressure on the wounds and takes time to heal. So it’s essential to have meals which are rich in fiber as it averts constipation. Some of the sources of Fiber are listed below.

• Raw vegetables

• Fruits

• Raspberries

• Banana

• Pears

• Apples

• Whole wheat grains

• Pasta

• Bread

• Lentils

• Vegetables

• Green peas

• Artichoke

Water and fluids –To produce sufficient quantity of milk for baby and to get rid of dehydration, it’s very important for mother to drink plenty of water and fluids. Some of the sources of Water and fluids are listed below.

1. Water
2. Soups
3. Coconut water
4. Herbal tea
5. Buttermilk
6. Non-citrus fruit juices