Contents
- Introduction to postpartum recovery
- Impact of Giving Birth on the Body
- What Does Your Body Need After Giving Birth
- Importance of Vitamin D During Postpartum Recovery
By the Perdays Team
Introduction
A mother’s nutritional needs require careful monitoring during pregnancy because of the increased need for caloric intake, vitamins and other micronutrients. However, it is important to maintain the focus on nutrition even after birth, because of the implications on mum’s recovery and baby’s development. While much of this requirement can be met with a healthy, balanced and nutritious diet, an individualised approach to pregnancy care can sometimes indicate a need for external supplementation in the form of postnatal vitamins. In this blog, Perdays explores the ways in which postnatal supplementation may be able to benefit new mothers in Australia.
Nutritional Demands During and After Pregnancy
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Although it is well known that Omega-3 fatty acids are of particular importance for foetal development, their role in early infancy is gaining recognition. Breastfeeding is the primary source of nutrients like Omega 3 for babies. The positive impact of Omega 3 on cardiovascular health is still being researched, but has shown some promising results.
Vitamin B
Vitamin B is related to a wide range of health benefits for both mother and child. A deficiency in Vitamin B could result in neural tube defects. Children of vitamin B12-deficient breastfeeding mothers could develop B12 deficiencies from an early age.
Vitamin D
The crucial role of Vitamin D in overall human health is gaining recognition as researchers become more aware of the widespread deficiency exhibited by large parts of the population. For new mums, Vitamin D may be of even more importance as the nutrient is passed onto baby through breastfeeding and is believed to play an important role in bone development and immune system development.
Research-Backed Postnatal Vitamins for Mothers
The physical and psychological demands of pregnancy are significant, which is why nutritional support during recovery is so important. The quality of a new mother’s health has a direct impact on a child’s cognitive and physical development. Here at Perdays, we aim to play our part in helping Australian mothers replenish their nutrient stores as they begin a new chapter. Contact us online for a closer look at postnatal vitamins, or order online today.
