Methi ladoo tops the list of must-eat foods after delivery. The reason being that methi boosts the production of breast milk. As soon as you come back home from the hospital, methi ladoo form an integral part of your diet. Although research studies have shown that methi improves lactation, Dr K.P.Sanghvi, Senior Consultant, Neonatologist and Paediatrician, Jaslok, Saifee and Bhatia Hospital, Mumbai, reveals that there is no need to eat methi laddoo. Puzzled? Here s what he has to say. Also read 10 things you should NEVER do while breastfeeding.
Many studies and even doctors recommend intake of fenugreek after delivery, as it contains galactogogues, compounds which aid in the production of breast milk. But according to Dr Sanghvi, methi laddoo is not needed to increase the supply of breast milk!
As soon as you give birth, the hormones responsible for breast milk production are stimulated, which is a part of the normal regulatory process. The amount of milk that a woman produces is sufficient for the infant, which tends to take a downward dip as soon as the child stops feeding. Also, too much of breastmilk production might lead to breast engorgement. Hence, there is no need to increase the output of breastmilk by including methi laddoo as you can t trigger a woman to produce more milk than what she can actually does by including methi in her diet. Read about pregnant to new mom: 5 tips to handle your fourth trimester.
So what should you eat post delivery?
Well, there is no need to follow any strict dietary restrictions when it comes to feeding an infant. But yes, fried foods and foods loaded with salt and fats are a strict no-no as excess salt and fats might hinder nutrient absorption. And yes, ensure to stay hydrated by drinking at least three litres of water every day. In simple words, new mums should eat a balanced diet inclding everything and anything that is healthy, suggests Dr Sanghvi. Also read about for how long can you breastfeed your baby?
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