Weaning is a major milestone for your baby, but don't start him on baby food and solids too soon, as his immature digestive system won't be able to cope. The Department of Health recommends delaying the introduction of solid foods until at least 6 months.
Here’s the latest guidance from the Department of Health on when to start trying baby food: Baby can sit up shows interest in solid food picks up food and puts it in his or her mouth wants to chew and may have teeth appears to still be hungry even though you’ve tried increasing milk feeds. Solid foods would not be introduced before the end of baby’s fourth month (at 17 weeks). If you decide to introduce your baby to solid food before six months, there are many foods which should be avoided. These include foods which contain wheat, gluten, eggs, fish, shellfish, liver, citrus fruits, soft and unpasteurized cheeses.
The Department of Health stresses mums should ask health visitors for advice if planning to start weaning before six months, particularly if baby was premature.
Remember that milk is a food, not a drink, so once your baby is on solids he'll need extra fluids to drink. Cooled freshly boiled water is best although you can add a few drops of pure, unsweetened fruit juice, such as apple (not citrus). Don't give him fruit squashes.
Thursday
Post Pregnancy Exercises
s important is to exercise cautiously during pregnancy, equally vital is post pregnancy fitness. Ideally the right time for starting off with your exercising session is after you've had your six-week postpartum checkup. But if you feel fit and fine, then there is no hard and fast rule regarding carrying out your post pregnancy workout. It is preferable to begin your exercises, only if you feel physically capable of exerting your body.ealth
Not the Time to Diet
Immediately post-pregnancy is not the time to be cutting calories. You will have plenty of time later on to lose the pregnancy weight. But right now, your first priority is to give your baby what she needs. Restricting calories will only deprive her - and yourself - of much-needed nourishment. And these nourishment needs can be very specific. In fact, here you can find a list of good food
As you enter the postpartum phase, one of the first things you should do is make changes to your nutrition program to reflect your body’s changing nutritional needs. Most importantly, pay attention to your calories. Healthy Weight Loss
That’s not to say that you can’t or won’t lose weight during this time. If you happen to lose weight as the result of a balanced diet and moderate activity (as your doctor allows), that’s great! It just shouldn’t be the focus of your dietary and exercise decisions.
If you’re breastfeeding and want to lose weight (after nursing has been established and is going well) do so gradually (about 1/2 -1 pound weekly). Eat a nutritious diet, exercise daily and cut back on foods high in fat and sugar (such as potato chips, cookies, candy, soft drinks, and fried foods). Do not try diet pills, liquid diets, or other weight loss products. Not only do they not work, but they can also be harmful to you and your baby.
After six to eight weeks, talk to your doctor; if your body has recovered and your energy levels are sustained, it may be to start losing weight.
Post-Pregnancy Nutrition food
The day is finally here! After fussing over what you eat, censoring menus, and doing without some of your favorites for nine months (or more), you’re finally free!! Now you can eat whatever and whenever you please…right?As you have probably already guessed, unfortunately, the answer to that question is “No.”
Even if you’re not breastfeeding, you’ll still be “eating for two” in many ways. Nursing moms need to monitor their menus and watch for changes in their baby’s behavior. And both nursing and formula-feeding moms are going to need plenty of energy, strength, stamina, alertness, endurance, and drive over the coming months. That means loading up on nutrients and eating a well-balanced diet.
While pregnant, BabyFit set your daily caloric needs about 300 calories higher than your normal (non-pregnant) weight maintenance level. If you’re breastfeeding, you’ll want to bump that up by another 100 calories for the first couple of months (for a total of 400 above normal). If you’re formula-feeding, you can simply subtract that extra 300 calories. more infor mationn After six to eight weeks, talk to your doctor; if your body has recovered and your energy levels are sustained, it may be okay to start losing weight.
Wednesday
Post Pregnancy Weight Loss
Don't use pregnancy as an excuse to binge Pregnancy is the time to get strict about nutrition. Eating junk food will produce a small baby and a big Momma. Make your pregnancy a time to turn over a new leaf if you are a junk food junkie. You'll be developing habits that will serve you well as you teach your children about nutrition.At the same time, don't obsess about weight gain. I gained between 35-50 pounds for each of my pregnancies, and still didn't have trouble getting back into my old clothes within a few months postpartum. Focus on good nutrition, stay as active as you can, and you won't go wrong family Breastfeed your baby:Breastfeeding burns around 500-700 calories a day. Wow- that's not bad for sitting around relaxing on the couch! Your body puts on 9 pounds during your pregnancy specifically for the purpose of lactation. The extra weight is laid down on your thighs to make sure you will have enough fat to burn to make milk for baby.
"famine insurance" if you will. If you don't breastfeed, guess what? That 9 pounds stays. Several studies show that nursing Moms return to their prepregnancy weight more quickly. Nursing also helps your uterus contract back to its prepregnancy size faster. Plus you'll have a nicer decolletage to boot!- Talk a walk every day: Walking is probably the perfect exercise for new Moms. It's not stressful on your joints (which are still loosey-goosey from the pregnancy hormones for a while after you give birth). It's free and doesn't require a babysitter or any special equipment. It gets you out in the sun, which helps regulates your sleep/wake cycle, causing you and baby to sleep better at night and possibly helping prevent postpartum depression. And you can do it with a friend. If you're sleep deprived and can't bear the thoughts of exercise, call up a buddy and make a date with her to walk several mornings a week. Then you can treat yourselves to Starbucks and gossip afterwards. In addition to the many other benefits, using a baby sling or other soft cloth carrier and wearing your baby will burn lots of calories during the day as you do your household chores or care for other children. It also makes it easier for you to be active. You'll be less tempted to sit around Throwing on a sling and sitting baby inside it is much easier than lugging out and setting up a heavy stroller.
"famine insurance" if you will. If you don't breastfeed, guess what? That 9 pounds stays. Several studies show that nursing Moms return to their prepregnancy weight more quickly. Nursing also helps your uterus contract back to its prepregnancy size faster. Plus you'll have a nicer decolletage to boot!- Talk a walk every day: Walking is probably the perfect exercise for new Moms. It's not stressful on your joints (which are still loosey-goosey from the pregnancy hormones for a while after you give birth). It's free and doesn't require a babysitter or any special equipment. It gets you out in the sun, which helps regulates your sleep/wake cycle, causing you and baby to sleep better at night and possibly helping prevent postpartum depression. And you can do it with a friend. If you're sleep deprived and can't bear the thoughts of exercise, call up a buddy and make a date with her to walk several mornings a week. Then you can treat yourselves to Starbucks and gossip afterwards. In addition to the many other benefits, using a baby sling or other soft cloth carrier and wearing your baby will burn lots of calories during the day as you do your household chores or care for other children. It also makes it easier for you to be active. You'll be less tempted to sit around Throwing on a sling and sitting baby inside it is much easier than lugging out and setting up a heavy stroller.
Post-Pregnancy Nutrition
Post-Pregnancy Nutrition
Most women are concerned with losing those extra pounds gained during pregnancy. The good news is that not only is breast-feeding the best food for your baby for the first four to six month but it also helps mom to lose fat gained during pregnancy. You can safely lose about 1 pound a week without interfering with your infant's growth.
• It helps shrink your uterus to its pre-pregnancy size. • It saves time and effort; no bottle, mixing or heating is needed. • Traveling and night feedings are easier. • It saves money. • It gives you special time to bond with your baby. • It is the healthest way to feed your baby, and can have lasting effects ont their immune system. For more information on the benefits of breastfeeding,
Calorie needs are increased during breastfeeding due to the extra energy required to produce milk. A woman should consume an extra 500 calories per day. What does 500 calories look like?
500 calories • 1 1/2 cup cereal • 1 cup skim milk • 1 piece toast with butter • 1/2 cup juice
500 calories • 1 glass skim milk • 1 oz potato chips • 1 medium apple
500 calories • 1/2 cup green beans • 1 slice bread with butter • 1 cup skim milk • 1/2 cup canned fruit
How Much to Drink Be sure to drink at least 8-12 cups per day.
Try filling up a pitcher of water with your day's amount of fluid and make sure it is empty before going to bed. If you drink juice, milk or other fluids you can take the same amount out of your pitcher
How Much to Drink
Be sure to drink at least 8-12 cups per day.
Try filling up a pitcher of water with your day's amount of fluid and make sure it is empty before going to bed. If you drink juice, milk or other fluids you can take the same amount out of your pitcher
Most women are concerned with losing those extra pounds gained during pregnancy. The good news is that not only is breast-feeding the best food for your baby for the first four to six month but it also helps mom to lose fat gained during pregnancy. You can safely lose about 1 pound a week without interfering with your infant's growth.
• It helps shrink your uterus to its pre-pregnancy size. • It saves time and effort; no bottle, mixing or heating is needed. • Traveling and night feedings are easier. • It saves money. • It gives you special time to bond with your baby. • It is the healthest way to feed your baby, and can have lasting effects ont their immune system. For more information on the benefits of breastfeeding,
Calorie needs are increased during breastfeeding due to the extra energy required to produce milk. A woman should consume an extra 500 calories per day. What does 500 calories look like?
500 calories • 1 1/2 cup cereal • 1 cup skim milk • 1 piece toast with butter • 1/2 cup juice
500 calories • 1 glass skim milk • 1 oz potato chips • 1 medium apple
500 calories • 1/2 cup green beans • 1 slice bread with butter • 1 cup skim milk • 1/2 cup canned fruit
How Much to Drink Be sure to drink at least 8-12 cups per day.
Try filling up a pitcher of water with your day's amount of fluid and make sure it is empty before going to bed. If you drink juice, milk or other fluids you can take the same amount out of your pitcher
How Much to Drink
Be sure to drink at least 8-12 cups per day.
Try filling up a pitcher of water with your day's amount of fluid and make sure it is empty before going to bed. If you drink juice, milk or other fluids you can take the same amount out of your pitcher
Monday
Post-pregnancy: Get back into shape
Anna Friel has revealed how she lost weight after giving birth using a high tech gadget involving a wet suit and a vacuum cleaner. Is the cult of stick thin celebrity mothers putting too much pressure on women to lose the pregnancy pounds too quickly? A concerning survey by Mother and Baby magazine found that only three per cent of new mothers were happy with their body shape. Straight after you give birth, your stomach area is not toned due to the extra skin stretched from pregnancy. The breasts also take on a different shape as they fill with milk. However, you should resist the urge to shed weight immediately. You’ve just accomplished a strenuous, nutritionally draining feat!
Recovery period
Wait six weeks or so to give your body some time to recover from labour and birth before you even think about slimming. After all, you will be about 12lb (5.5kg) lighter straight after the birth! Annette Briley, a midwife for Tommy’s, the baby charity, said: “Often fitness instructors won’t take on women until they’ve had their six week postnatal check up at their hospital. Also, if women have had a caesarean, it’ll mean they will have to wait longer before embarking on physical activity.”
Be realistic and give it time
Not all of us can have personal trainers and dieticians to help slim down like Elizabeth Hurley and Victoria Beckham. It sounds obvious but remember that your body changes shape during pregnancy. It may be difficult to return to your exact pre-pregnancy weight. You should be prepared for weight loss to take between 10 months and a year. If you had a caesarean it could take longer still.
Do NOT go on a strict diet
The first few months of motherhood are hectic, so make sure you eat a variety of foods that will give you the fuel and nutrients needed to keep you going as long as your baby. Rapid weight loss can pose a danger to your baby because it releases toxins - normally stored in your body fat - into the bloodstream, increasing the amount of these contaminants that wind up in your milk. Ms Briley also noted: “It could influence lactation, meaning the amount of milk they’re producing may reduce.” The good news is extra fat laid down in pregnancy is used to make breast milk, so breastfeeding will help you get back into shape quicker.
What to eat
Include the following in your diet:
Plenty of fruit and vegetables. Starchy foods such as bread and pasta for energy. Fibre, found in wholegrain bread and cereals to help with bowel problems. Also include protein such as lean meat and chicken, and fish at least twice a week. Dairy foods for essential calcium. Drink eight glasses of water a day. Take a supplement of 10 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin D each day.
Avoid
If breastfeeding do not eat oily fish more than twice a week. Fish like tuna has high levels of mercury. Restrict fat and sugar. If you are physically active, the pounds should gradually drop off.
Exercise
Midwife Ms Briley recommends that women should return gradually to exercise after they give birth. She said: “Postnatally, a woman’s body strength and stamina is actually very different to how it was before they were pregnant. As their fitness level is a lot lower, it’s best to ease into exercise gently by enrolling on a specific postnatal exercise class.”
Recovery period
Wait six weeks or so to give your body some time to recover from labour and birth before you even think about slimming. After all, you will be about 12lb (5.5kg) lighter straight after the birth! Annette Briley, a midwife for Tommy’s, the baby charity, said: “Often fitness instructors won’t take on women until they’ve had their six week postnatal check up at their hospital. Also, if women have had a caesarean, it’ll mean they will have to wait longer before embarking on physical activity.”
Be realistic and give it time
Not all of us can have personal trainers and dieticians to help slim down like Elizabeth Hurley and Victoria Beckham. It sounds obvious but remember that your body changes shape during pregnancy. It may be difficult to return to your exact pre-pregnancy weight. You should be prepared for weight loss to take between 10 months and a year. If you had a caesarean it could take longer still.
Do NOT go on a strict diet
The first few months of motherhood are hectic, so make sure you eat a variety of foods that will give you the fuel and nutrients needed to keep you going as long as your baby. Rapid weight loss can pose a danger to your baby because it releases toxins - normally stored in your body fat - into the bloodstream, increasing the amount of these contaminants that wind up in your milk. Ms Briley also noted: “It could influence lactation, meaning the amount of milk they’re producing may reduce.” The good news is extra fat laid down in pregnancy is used to make breast milk, so breastfeeding will help you get back into shape quicker.
What to eat
Include the following in your diet:
Plenty of fruit and vegetables. Starchy foods such as bread and pasta for energy. Fibre, found in wholegrain bread and cereals to help with bowel problems. Also include protein such as lean meat and chicken, and fish at least twice a week. Dairy foods for essential calcium. Drink eight glasses of water a day. Take a supplement of 10 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin D each day.
Avoid
If breastfeeding do not eat oily fish more than twice a week. Fish like tuna has high levels of mercury. Restrict fat and sugar. If you are physically active, the pounds should gradually drop off.
Exercise
Midwife Ms Briley recommends that women should return gradually to exercise after they give birth. She said: “Postnatally, a woman’s body strength and stamina is actually very different to how it was before they were pregnant. As their fitness level is a lot lower, it’s best to ease into exercise gently by enrolling on a specific postnatal exercise class.”
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