now after giving birth through surgery....how do you start feeding...? this the big question that i keep my brains running and relatives are always on my neck trying to get this clear... SIPS OF WATER.:give 15-30 mls hourly.increase the volume gradually as tolerated by patient.(this comes 6-8hours after.during which we expect the bowel sounds are present) DAY 1: CLEAR LIQUIDS: this are liquids which are free of residue,thus black tea, black coffee,clear fruit,juice ,lucozade,soft drinks and clear soup(strained vegetable soup) DAY 2.FULL FLUIDS:this will include . milk drinks of all types,brenderized breakfast,cereals,porridge and thick soup,brenderized meat,yoghurts. DAY 3.LIGHT/SOFT DIET: Low fibre diet. mashed foods(potatoes,green bananas),soft eggs,miced meat,soft vegetables(terere,spinach)low in fat. during this time kindly avoid foods that form gas..eg.peas,bean and hard fruits like pineapple.spicy foods nyama choma.... DAY 4,. REGULAR DIET. now you can get back to your normal balanced diet.with high protein and high caloric with small frequent meals.this where the support of your husband comes in to ensure that this is well prepared all the time and served, remember that high intake of hot fluids is of great importance to all breastfeeding mothers. during your six months of exclusive breast feeding,forget your figure and feed that kid..feed like a pig and you child will hit that healthy growth card above...
Posted on: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:51:24 +0000