| During pregnancy a woman's body undergoes loads of | | | | women face the problem of insomnia, which further |
| changes, which mainly include extra weight gain and | | | | precipitates as frustration and stress. Excessive stress |
| hormonal changes. According to nutritionists, for at | | | | can lead to lack of breast milk production. Therefore, it |
| least first three months of post pregnancy a woman | | | | is very important to provide the mother and the |
| should concentrate on eating healthy food instead of | | | | newborn child a stress free environment. This also |
| "weight loss". Reason being, the new born is | | | | helps the body to recover faster. After the first three |
| completely dependent on the mother's milk; as a result | | | | months pass by, one should consult a dietitian to lose |
| there is nutrient depletion from the mothers body which | | | | excessive weight, in a healthy way without crash |
| will lead to other complications later like osteoporosis, if | | | | dieting. |
| not taken care of in this phase. Many side effects are | | | | Tips to be followed in first three months of post |
| seen due to pregnancy, which can be taken care | | | | pregnancy period |
| through proper diets. Some of those side effects | | | | - Eat healthy and give time to your body to recover. |
| include hair loss, stretch marks, and changes in the | | | | - Exercise in moderation to help the metabolism to |
| shape of the breasts. Along with physical changes a | | | | function optimally. |
| woman also undergoes a lot of emotional and | | | | - Exclusive Breast feeding is the best way to regain |
| psychological changes like change in sleeping pattern, | | | | the pre pregnancy weight and shape. |
| getting emotionally attached to the new born. Managing | | | | - Concentrate on more of protein, vitamin and mineral |
| household chores along with taking care of the needs | | | | rich food instead of calorie dense food. |
| of the newborn turns out to the toughest work for a | | | | - Do not heed to the myths linked to breast-feeding; |
| woman post pregnancy. | | | | like having excess fatty foods leads to good breast |
| Due to these changes in the surroundings, many | | | | milk production etc. |