Hair loss, fatigue, dizziness, (night) sweats.... These are all phases that your body goes through during pregnancy. Emma knows - from personal experience - all about it and figured out how nutrition can support you in this process.
I found it quite a tough time, those months after giving birth. I may have had the most beautiful miracle in my arms, but I also struggled with an intense lack of sleep, insecurity about this new life and physical ailments that were part and parcel of pregnancy, but annoying nonetheless. I mention hot flashes, difficult bowel movements, headaches and forgetfulness. Recognizable? The other day I read about how nutrition can support you in this process, well I would have liked to have known that at the time. I have listed them for you.
Fatigue
Let's start with the most common ailment: fatigue. Feeding at night, a baby who is often awake or does not yet have a day/night rhythm.... There will be few young mothers who do not suffer from this. To make sure that those broken nights don't break you down too, you can make sure you eat an appropriate diet. Eat fresh produce, choose complex carbohydrates and ban sugar from your diet; this will give you a boost for a while but then your energy levels will plummet again.
Forgetfulness
You won't be the first woman who has just given birth to struggle with forgetfulness. You're tired, your hormones are still doing a round through your body and, not unimportantly, you suddenly have a baby to take care of; that takes up a large part of your brain capacity. By eating omega-3 fatty acids, you stimulate your memory. These fatty acids are mainly found in oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines and trout. You can also by supplement aan je dagelijkse hoeveelheid komen. LEES OOK: Hair, Skin, Nails: for a full head of hair, glowing skin and strong nails.
Difficult bowel movements
Going to the bathroom for the first time after giving birth (for a big message) is a terrifying prospect for many newly delivered women. In the end, it turns out there's not much to worry about at all, but it can help to adjust your diet a bit to make your bowel movements a little smoother.
- Drink plenty of water (1.5 liters per day)
- Eat food rich in fiber
- Ban sugars (temporarily) from your diet
Moisture retention / sweating
Were you one of the unlucky ones during your pregnancy who retained a lot of fluids? Then you can bet that you will have to change your bed more often in the first weeks after giving birth. You lose this fluid in the weeks and months after giving birth. Your body does this by (night)sweating and peeing a lot. There is not much you can do about it, just let it happen. Besides, you'd rather get rid of that fluid anyway. READ ALSO: Tips to move more unnoticed
.Excess pounds
At a normal BMI, you may gain between 10 and 15 pounds. That does not mean (unfortunately) that you will lose it right after you give birth. Take one thing from me: don't diet right after you give birth. Your body needs those reserves to get through that first period. Healthy and fresh food is important, though not recommended. Are you still not at your old weight after a few months and would you like to fit into your old pants again? Then NewFysic can help you. Read hier hoe het werkt en hoe je je kunt aanmelden.
Tot slot
Wees niet te streng voor jezelf. Je lichaam heeft de afgelopen maanden een geweldige prestatie geleverd en daar mag je best even van bijkomen. Geef jezelf de tijd weer op gewicht te komen en een nieuwe balans te vinden. Dit artikel is geschreven door Emma. Emma (32) is hobbykok en weet heel veel over gezonde én lekkere voeding. Vanuit haar keuken in Haarlem maakt ze de smakelijkste recepten voor zichzelf en haar peuter, uiteraard passend bij de NewFysic methode. Wekelijks inspireert ze met een nieuw recept of leuke tip die de weg naar een gezonde leefstijl leuk en makkelijker maken. Foto: John Looy via Unsplash
