9. Specific types of food and
food preparation in relation to the postpartum woman
a. Follow diet as prescribed by your
physician/practitioner.
b. Drink 8 to 12 glasses of water
daily (average 10).
c. Consume plenty of protein, fresh
vegetables, fresh fruit, and milk.
d. Bran cereals or dried fruits prevent
constipation. (Cesarean section mothers and mothers with fourth-degree
lacerations may receive instructions to avoid roughage foods — consult
your OB provider.)
e. Cesarean section mothers may have
discomfort due to "gas pain." If tolerated, use 1 tablespoon of dark molasses
three times a day to help the intestines move sooner and push out the gas.
This may be mixed in water, juice, tea, or milk or may be taken by itself.
f. Avoid "gassy" foods (broccoli,
cauliflower, baked beans, fried foods, hot dogs, and cucumbers).
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