postpartum diet
New mother's meals
A postpartum diet is the eating pattern followed by someone who has recently given birth, typically emphasizing nutrients that support recovery and breastfeeding.
The term appears in health contexts discussing maternal nutrition: Her postpartum diet included iron-rich foods to rebuild her blood supply.
It may also refer to efforts to lose pregnancy weight, though this usage draws criticism from those who advocate focusing on nourishment over appearance.
- breastfeedingLactation-based infant nourishment
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- breast milkMammary secretion for infants
- newbornInfant just delivered
- cluster feedingGrouped infant feedings
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