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Cranberry for nursing mothers: is it possible or not?
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Traditionally, lactating mothers are recommended to exclude from the diet allergens that can cause unwanted reactions in the child. Cranberries do not belong to strong allergens, but its intense red color suggests that it is necessary to wait a while with it. And refrain a couple of months from eating berries.
If the expectant mother used cranberries during pregnancy, you can try to drink cranberry compote or fruit juice one month after the birth. But in small quantities, watching the state of the child. You need to know that the cranberry contains a large number of organic substances that can irritate the mucous membrane of the baby's stomach. What will cause him problems with digestion, anxiety and worsening of health.
Cranberries are so useful berries that it should not be neglected in the period of beriberi. Cranberry for nursing mothers is recommended in small amounts, first in the form of drinks, and then in the form of fresh or crushed berries. It is useful to begin the reception of berries of cranberries after the baby is six months old.
Cranberry in lactation
Cranberry during lactation will increase the amount of breast milk, as well as improve its quality. All vitamins and minerals along with the mother's milk will pass to the baby, which will only affect his health.
The best at first is the use of cranberries in the form of mors, diluted with clean water. Eating fresh berries should be postponed until the period when the baby is four to six months old.
Cranberry juice is drunk one and a half hours before meals in the amount of half a glass. To begin, of course, you need from small doses and closely monitor the reaction of the baby to the injected product.
Cranberry juice will help the young mother to recover quickly after childbirth, and also increase the tone of the body, strengthen immunity, contribute to overcoming postpartum fatigue and depression. The rich mineral composition of cranberries will help to strengthen the teeth of the happy mummy's hair and nails, which will make her appearance attractive, and the mood - vigorous and optimistic.
