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Do you know..The Breastfeeding Diet?

Welcome to the business of milking and breastfeeding! It certainly isn't going to be easy, but here's some tips on the type of diet to take to help you get on the right track in this moo-moo journey.

Milk production burns 500 calories a day, which means that when you're breastfeeding, you'll get to eat an extra 500 calories a day (up from your pre-pregnancy numbers) to meet that need.


Quality matters as much as quantity, especially if you expect to stay vertical during those long postpartum days (and even longer nights). It's not difficult now that you're an old pro at eating well — what with all the practice you've had for the past nine months during your pregnancy.

Moreover, eating well while breastfeeding is very much like eating well during pregnancy, with slightly more relaxed rules. Go for plenty of healthy foods and steer clear of the less healthy ones.

Lastly, while calories definitely count, you still won't need to count them:

What to eat. Like eating well during pregnancy, eating well while breastfeeding entails getting the right balance of good food. The following is highly recommended for daily intake:

    Protein: three servings
    Calcium: five servings (that's an increase from your pregnancy requirement of four)
    Iron-rich foods: one or more servings
    Vitamin C: two servings
    Green leafy and yellow vegetables, yellow fruits: three to four servings
    Other fruits and veggies: one or more servings
    Whole-grain and other concentrated complex carbohydrates: three or more servings
    High-fat foods: eat sparingly — you don't need as much as you did during pregnancy
    Eight cups of water, juice, or other noncaffeinated, nonalcoholic beverages
    DHA-rich foods to promote baby's brain growth (look for it in wild salmon and sardines, as well as DHA-enriched eggs)
    Prenatal vitamin daily

Forgetful? Try eating memory-boosting foods

In another study, the phytochemicals, anthocyanin and quercetin, actually reversed some of the age-related memory deficits in laboratory animals. Some of the memory-boosting foods are:

1. Some of the best cruciferous vegetables: Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and bok choy.
2. Some of the best leafy green vegetables: spinach, collard and mustard greens, kale and Swiss chard.
3. Some of the best foods for anthocyanin: Berries (all varieties), cherries, black currents, eggplant, red, black, and purple grapes, plums, rhubarb, red onion, red apples, red/purple cabbage, and red beets.
4. Some of the best foods for quercetin: Onions (red, yellow, white), kale, leeks, cherry tomato, broccoli, blueberries, black currants, elderberries, apricots, apple with skin (Red Delicious), and red, purple, and black grapes. 

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31jul- 6aug'12
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680 days' old, you poo at 740a; used 0 disposable diapers in all; nap for less than 0h; woke a; slept p;
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682 days' old, you poo at 735a; used 0 disposable diapers in all; not gg to Grandmum's place for stay; woke 730a; slept 1015p;
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Daily Menu for postpartum by confinement lady

8am Breakfast
chee cheong fun
fried veg beehoon
oats bread w strawberry jam & olive spread for breakfast
fried noodles w carrots and mushroom & warm soy drink
poh chai mee soup w egg
chee cheong fun & warm soy drink


12nn Lunch
steamed tofu w carrots, fried ginger & veg soup
po cai, fried ginger & veg meat & soup
multigrain porridge & cabbage w veg chicken, mushrooms & herbal soup w veg dumplings
xiao bai cai w carrots, veg chicken & herbal soup w veg mutton balls
cabbage w carrots, veg chicken & veg soup (carrots, quail eggs, potatoes, sweet corn w veg mutton balls)
red leaf vegetables & fried egg w old ginger & black bean soup
xiao bai cai w carrots & veg soup w sweet corn, pearl beans

Healthy diet for a young junior

- provide a wide variety of wholegrains such as oats, brown rice, corn and wholemeal bread and pasta
- young children should consume at least 2 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily, esp those high in vitamin C like broccoli, citrus fruits and strawberries

- introduce protein-rich foods such as eggs, legumes, nuts and seeds, red meat and chicken
- olive oil and oily fish contain healthy fats
- supplements should not replace a healthy balanced diet and should be given after consulting your doc

How does follow-on formula help my baby’s motor skill development?

- during the months leading up to their first birthday, infants work hard to master 3 major motor skills—crawling, standing, and walking
- your baby needs proper nutrition to fuel the efforts to learn these skills

- iron in particular is essential to your baby’s proper motor skill development
- recent research has shown that babies who did not receive supplemental iron from ages 6-12 mths crawled later than babies who received iron-fortified formula or an iron supplement

- meat, fish, shellfish, poultry, and dark green leafy vegetables are all good sources of iron, but your baby may not be eating enough of these foods yet to get sufficient iron

- follow-on formulas are perhaps the best way to ensure that your baby gets adequate iron
- vitamin C and the nucleotide inosine monophosphate, also called IMP for short, help enhance iron absorption

How does follow-on formula help my baby’s visual development and eye health?

- during the second 6 mths of life, infant vision is maturing just in time to play a key role in early motor and cognitive development
- baby can now track moving objects, carefully inspect objects, and closely watch your every move

- research has shown that the long-chained polyunsaturated fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (AA or ARA) are important nutrients for visual development during the first year of life

- a recent study showed that babies fed formula supplemented with DHA and AA during the second 6 months of life had significantly better vision at 12 mths of age than babies fed unsupplemented formula
- scientists are also learning that young children’s eyes can be particularly vulnerable to “blue” light rays, which can be harmful

- fortunately, the biofactor lutein can act as “Mother Nature’s sunglasses” to help shield young eyes by filtering the high-energy blue light- lutein help shield your toddler’s eyes from high-energy blue light and with DHA and AA to help support visual development
- vitamin A is also important for vision

How does follow-on formula help my baby’s mental development?

- although your older baby may seem to spend a lot of time engaged in simple activities, the baby is actually working hard to develop thinking skills.
- even shaking, banging, and repeatedly dropping your keys (and expecting you to pick them up!) is a way of learning the concept of “cause and effect”
- good nutrition is important to fuel your baby’s brain growth
- for a long time, scientists have known that iron is critical to babies’ mental development.

- scientists are also learning that the long-chained polyunsaturated fatty acids arachidonic acid (AA or ARA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can help support brain development.
- studies have shown that babies fed formula with AA and DHA have better problem-solving skills than babies fed standard formula.

- unfortunately, the iron in fortified weaning foods may be poorly absorbed, and most weaning foods are also poor sources of AA and DHA
- follow-on formulas can be the best way to help ensure that your baby gets adequate iron, AA, and DHA

How does follow-on formula help my baby’s overall health?

- as your older baby becomes more mobile, he or she will be exploring and interacting with many people and objects
- along with experiencing many delightful discoveries, your baby will also likely encounter many germs, bacteria, and viruses

- researchers have found that certain nutrients called nucleotides may produce favorable effects on immunity.
- nucleotides are found in food, but most early weaning foods, such as fruit and vegetables, tend to be poor sources of nucleotides
- older babies may benefit from formula fortified with nucleotides

- nucleotide fortification resulted in a modest improvement in some antibody responses
- babies fed formula fortified with nucleotides had a lower incidence of diarrhoea than babies fed formula without nucleotides.
- 5 key nucleotides to help in the development of a healthy immune function

How does follow-on formula help my baby adjust to a weaning diet?

- during the second 6 mths of life, your baby’s digestive system and kidneys are maturing, but face new challenges from solid foods
- while your weaning baby will be getting more nutrients from solid food, it is important to remember that the baby’s system is still a bit immature

- baby’s system may not fully process all of the new foods
- not unusual to find vegetable skins & other undigested food particles in your baby’s stools during this time
- follow-on formula can help ensure that your baby easily absorbs the necessary nutrients
- nucleotides—nutrients that help your baby’s intestine develop and absorb nutrients

- it’s important to remember that even older babies can be vulnerable to dehydration—loss of significant amounts of body water—during fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, and hot weather
- protein and electrolytes—the elements that help regulate the body’s balance of fluids
- this puts less stress on baby’s kidneys

How does follow-on formula help my baby grow?

- babies grow an average of 10 cm during the second 6 mths of life, and most triple their birth weight by their first birthday
- older infants need 9-12 grams of protein per day to help build new tissues
- weaning diets are often low in protein

- cereals, fruits, and vegetables—typically the first weaning foods offered—contain little protein
- follow-on formula is important for ensuring proper protein nutrition during weaning
- calcium is also critical for help in strengthening older babies’ rapidly growing bones

What foods come next after introducing cereal for weaning?

- once baby is used to cereal, you can start to feed vegetables, then fruits.
- begin by introducing 1-2 tsp at each meal, after baby has had some cereal.

- as with cereals, most experts recommend that you introduce a single new food at a time & feed it for several days before trying another new food.
- this will make it easier to identify the culprit if there is a food sensitivity or allergy.
- if your baby has diarrhoea, gets a rash, or vomits, do not feed the suspect food again until you have consulted your health care professional.

- start with strained, sieved, or pureed vegetables, choosing mild-flavored ones such as carrots, green beans, peas, potatoes & sweet potatoes.
- remove the fibrous parts before cooking, and avoid overcooking.
- when your baby is used to vegetables, introduce strained or pureed fruits such as apples, pears, and bananas.

- after baby is accustomed to fruits and vegetables, protein foods can be introduced.
- start with soft beancurd and cooked beans (skin removed; strained, pureed, or mashed).
- some authorities suggest that you wait until your child is 6 mths of age before you introduce minced meat & poultry to the diet (omit for vegetarians).

What food should I feed first for weaning?

- start with a single-grain baby cereal, because it is unlikely to cause an allergic reaction in young babies.
- the best (least allergenic) of these is rice cereal. For information on preparation, please refer to the directions on the product package.

- gradually increase the amount of cereal you feed until you're feeding twice a day—in the morning at breakfast and again at dinner.
- when your baby is eating from a spoon fairly well, you can reduce the amount of breast milk, water, or formula normally added to the cereal.

- introduce one grain type of cereal at a time and feed for at least 3 days before trying a new one.
- gluten-containing cereals, such as oat, barley & wheat, may cause gastrointestinal problems in some infants.
- avoid feeding these foods until your baby is at least 6 mths of age.

Why is cow's milk inappropriate for weaning infants?

- although cow's milk is fine for calves, it is a poor food for babies:

    * Cow's milk contains very little iron, a mineral with several very important functions involving blood formation & growth.
- the use of cow's milk during the first year of life significantly increases the risk of iron deficiency anemia, a condition that can delay mental & physical development.

    * Cow's milk contains very little vitamin C, vitamin E, and copper.
- in some countries, it lacks vitamin D.
- a deficiency of vitamin D may put children at risk for rickets, a disease leading to defective bone growth.

    * Cow's milk contains too much protein, sodium, potassium & chloride.
- excessive amounts of these nutrients may strain baby's kidneys.

    * Cow's milk is high in saturated fat, which is hard for babies to tolerate & may interfere with calcium absorption.

- the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (ESPGAN), have recommended that breast milk or an iron-fortified formula be used during the first year of life.

Milk During Weaning

Milk during weaning

- the start of the weaning process does not signal the elimination of milk from your baby’s diet.
- breast milk or formula will still be the major source of protein and many essential vitamins & minerals.

- mothers may continue to breastfeed throughout the first year of life.
- breastfed infants may need additional iron, vitamin D & perhaps zinc as they grow older.
- consult your health care professional for details.

- if you have been feeding your baby with infant formula, you can continue to do so for the entire first year of life.
- you may want to consider using a follow-on formula that has been specially designed to help ensure optimal growth & development in babies 6 mths of age and older.
- during weaning, approximately 500 mL of one of these nutritionally complete fortified milks is recommended to be fed daily.

- nutritional experts agree that cow’s milk should not be introduced at all during the first year of life.
- cow’s milk and full-cream milks are nutritionally inadequate for children younger than 1 year, even if they have begun to eat solid foods.

Weaning Guidelines

Weaning Guidelines

- at mealtime, feed solid foods first, milk last, so your baby can eat while he or she is hungry and drink afterward to relieve thirst.

- introduce a new food by giving your child 1 to 2 tsp at each meal.
- gradually increase this to 3 to 5 tsp.

- always feed solid food from a bowl or plate; never put cereal and breast milk or formula together in the baby's bottle for feeding.
- babies need to differentiate between what they eat and what they drink.
- a bottle is designed for liquids, not for semisolid foods.

- do not add sugar, salt, or other seasonings to your baby's food.
- do not warm your baby's food in a microwave oven; the heating is uneven and creates hot spots.

- pay attention to your baby's signals.
- some babies will let you know if they want more food by opening the mouth & leaning forward.
- if not interested/ no longer hungry, your child may lean back and turn away from the food.

- never force-feed your baby.
- once you have begun to wean your baby, feed him or her at approximately the same times every day.

- be patient with your child when introducing foods.
- sometimes it takes a while for children to get accustomed to the new experience of eating.

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Eating for two during pregnancy– Myth or Fact

- when you are pregnant, you will need to eat a little more.
- more does not mean eating double the quantity of food, but you have to eat a little more during your meals or have a snack in between your meals to make up the extra calories.
- most women need an extra 200-300 calories, but this could vary depending on their activity level.
- you may speak to a dietitian, who will be able to guide you on the amount to eat.

- taking care of what you eat, will help you maintain a healthy weight gain during your pregnancy and prevent complications during pregnancy.
- most women gain between 10 and 12.5kg depending of their pre-pregnancy weight.


Quality vs Quantity
- source of the extra calories should come from nutritious food to help you meet the increased requirements for some vitamins and minerals.
- this does not mean that you need to change your diet.
- continue with your usual meals but if your diet is poor, it is important to speak with a dietitian, who can help you determine the areas you can improve on.

- the extra calories should be from nutrient-rich food, to provide you with the vitamins and minerals needed for the growth and development of the baby.
- it is alright to enjoy the occasional snack, so as long as it does not displace the other nutritious food in your diet.
- if possible, try to find alternatives to help you reduce your intake of high-calorie snacks.

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