New mothers need proper postpartum nutrition and self-care, say health experts

After months of nourishing a baby, a mother's body needs proper nourishment to heal, regain strength, and support her new routine. Pregnancy and childbirth can leave the body depleted, particularly after blood loss during delivery. Poor nutrition can increase tiredness and make recovery harder for new mothers.

Expert View

Breastfeeding also increases the demand for certain nutrients and fluids, according to Dr Preethika Shetty, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Motherhood Hospitals in Kharadi. Irregular meals and lack of sleep often lead new mothers to rely on tea, biscuits, or packaged snacks instead of proper meals.

Recovery Focus

The postpartum period is a time to heal rather than a race to lose weight. Nourishing a recovering mother's body is an important part of her recovery, strength, and motherhood.

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Postpartum recovery is a vital phase of maternal health that requires adequate dietary support to combat post-delivery fatigue and physical depletion. Doctors and healthcare providers consistently emphasize balanced meals over quick weight loss during the months following childbirth.