To activate blood circulation and reduce swelling, passive flexion and extension exercises of the feet, legs and thighs, as well as massage in these regions should be performed immediately after birth. It is important to maintain a correct posture, especially at the time of breastfeeding to prevent causing pain.
In relation to food, in the following days, a balanced diet that provides around 2500 calories / day is crucial to maintaining good nutritional status, for the return of weight and body contouring for good bowel function and good production of milk. Vegetable fibers are suitable for this moment and can be found in vegetables, fruits, wheat germ or wheat bran.
Drink plenty of fluids, especially milk, fruit juice and water, lots of water, because breastfeeding gives thirsty. Avoid excess sugar, refined flours and also animal fats, fried foods and condiments.
For anyone who is worried about excess weight in pregnancy, know that immediately after birth, the output of the newborn (about 3.5 kg), the placenta (plus or minus 0.5 kg), the amniotic fluid and blood (about 1 kg), a reduction occurs around 4.5 and 5.0 kg. Other additional 1.5 to 2.0 kg will be lost in the next 10 days for the disposal of liquid retained in the body throughout pregnancy.
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