Dried fruits – natural healthy treats that will not only help the nursing mother and the baby to replenish reserves of vitamins and minerals. Raisins, dried apricots and prunes also allow to forget about problems with the intestines. Breastfeeding in diet can include almost all kinds of dried fruits.

What is the use of dried fruits during lactation



Most nursing mothers in the first months of baby's life you have to forget about sweets. Useful alternative to cakes and sweets can be dried. These natural treats are recommended by doctors for the full development of the child, strengthening immunities to your baby and mom.


Dried fruits are sources of valuable vitamins. For lactating women, these products are especially important because they help to eliminate the bowel problems, stool. These troubles are familiar to many mothers during pregnancy and after childbirth, dried fruit can be compared to natural medication for constipation.

Dried fruits are rich in dietary fiber, raisins, prunes, raisins and dried apricots, dried dates also contain a lot of pectin. These compounds stimulate peristalsis. The dried fruit retains most nutrients when compared with fresh fruit. However, for example, the grapes are nursing mothers can not use, but the raisins in reasonable amounts – you can.

Possible limitations of the use of dried fruits



To use dried fruit lactating mother as usual in the form and in the form of compotes. Doctors usually advise you to enter into the diet of raisins, apricots and prunes 2-3 weeks after birth. Start eating dried fruit it was necessary, tracking the response of the baby. If the child after eating prunes or dried apricots are observed colic, bloating or a rash from these products have to give.

Dried fruits can cause fermentation in the stomach, so better eat them in small quantities. Not worth it at the same time to consume apricots, prunes and raisins with the foods that lead to bloating. It's kvass, carbonated water, etc.

Stewed dried fruit is especially useful for mothers after caesarean section. They are also able to improve lactation. For this you need to drink warm the compote just before feeding. And healthy drink did not cause the baby colic, sugar you need to add in a small amount or even abandon it. In the absence of individual intolerance, allergies can be added to stewed fruits with cinnamon and vanilla.