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Nutrition for Lactating Supermoms

Nutrition during lactation (English)
Nutrition during lactation (Hindi)

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Women who breastfeed require approximately 600-650 kcal/day whereas, it is only 350kcal during pregnancy.

The recommended daily allowance for protein during lactation is an additional 25 g/day.

Other nutrients like Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 can cause complications after delivery and may also lead to various issues with lactation. 
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According to World Health Organisation, more than 50% pregnant women in India suffer from iron deficiency anemia. This anemia if not treated, causes complications during delivery and can also lead to many effects after the baby's birth.


Guidelines for Iron Intake
​for Lactating Women
Iron Per Day
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(till 6 months post-delivery)
​Folic Acid Per Day
Ministry of Health, Govt. of India
60 mg
​400 mcg
The Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
​60 mg
400 mcg
MamaBix (1 sachet)
60 mg
​500 mcg
​When taken along with the iron rich foods, Vitamin C increases the iron absorption. 
Heme Sources
Non-Heme Sources
ADD Vitamin C
(Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron)
• Poultry
• Seafood
• Eggs

• Read Meat

• Fruits (e.g., figs, dates)
• Dried seeds and nuts
• Whole grains
• Fortified cereals
• Pulses and beans (e.g., lentils, peas, soyabeans, kidney beans)
• Green leafy vegetables (e.g., spinach)
​​​Dried fruit (e.g., raisins)
• Fruit juices (e.g., lime, orange, amla)
•  Vegetable juices (e.g., tomato, carrot)
• Whole fruits (e.g., orange, kiwi, mango,  berries)
• Whole vegetables (e.g., capsicum, tomato)

Tips for healthy breastfeeding:
healthy pregnancy
  • ​​​​Breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months and at least through the first year of life.
  • ​Drink plenty of water, get adequate sleep and exercise. 
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day & include iron-rich foods like green leafy vegetables, figs, dates, pulses, chicken, or fish.​​
           * Follow doctor's advice as per your individual needs.
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