Women during lactation( breastfeeding) have to give up many products. And all because the substances contained in them are sent directly to the milk. As a result, the baby is exposed to allergic rash, colic in the abdomen, diathesis, diarrhea and constipation.
Therefore, mothers should only use proven products and products. One of them is a decoction of prunes. For infants it is indispensable, as it improves the work of the gastrointestinal tract and eliminates constipation.
The use of prunes for mom and her baby
During lactation, a woman's body experiences the same deficiency of vitamins as during pregnancy. If earlier all useful substances took the fruit, now it was replaced by milk. Prune will help to save the situation. In addition to delicate taste, it can boast an entire arsenal of micronutrients( vitamins A, B, C, PP, pectins, fiber, iron, calcium, phosphorus, etc.).Thanks to this broth of prunes:
- has antibacterial action;
- rescues from colds and ARI;
- improves the condition of hair and skin;
- normalizes the activity of the gastrointestinal tract;
- struggles with constipation and diarrhea.
Warning! Daily reception of funds on the basis of prunes( broths, purees, tinctures, compotes) will strengthen the body of a woman and her baby.
How to be with artificial feeding?
Almost 80% of babies suffer from digestion and bowel problems. They are caused by many factors: heavy food, eaten by the mother;a weak bowel that can not cope with the task;change of the formula for artificial feeding and so on.
With natural feeding, dried fruits or infusions from them should be taken by a lactating woman, so that their laxative qualities are passed on to the baby with milk. Artificial babies are advised by doctors to give a decoction of prunes from constipation not earlier than 2 months of age, since the weak organisms of newborns can not cope with such food.
For the beginning of babies it is necessary to regulate with broth, and after 4-5 months - infusion. Compote and puree of prunes are allowed only to six-month-old children. The laxative properties of dried fruits are high, so do not overdo it with portions, otherwise diarrhea will overtake both you and your baby.
Warning! Decoction of prunes can only be given to artificial babies. If the baby is fed breast milk, the product should be taken to his mother.
How to prepare a healthy decoction of
Preparation of raw materials
For decoction, it is necessary to use only quality dried fruits. If the berries are dried correctly, the skin of the prunes will be shiny and black, and the fruit itself is elastic, but at the same time soft and fleshy. Such a product contains a large number of nutrients and will only benefit the body. Improperly processed berries will give out a dull brown color, dryness and hardness. They should not be eaten, even in the form of compote, as they can provoke food poisoning.
Warning! When buying, be sure to try prunes. Rancid taste indicates the product is not the first freshness.
Recipes of
Decoction. To prepare a decoction of prunes for the baby or for his mother, stock up the following ingredients:
- dried fruit( 100 g);
- sugar( 20 g);
- water( 400 mL).
Prunes should be bought pitted.100 g is about 20-25 pcs. Thoroughly rinse the product in warm water, place in an enameled container, pour cold water, put sugar( if dried fruit can be dispensed with and without it) and put it on the fire. When the broth boils, cook it for about 10 minutes, then remove from the plate, cover with a lid and allow to infuse until completely cooled.
Infusion. Of prunes, many mothers are preparing infusion: dried fruits( 10-15 pcs.) Rinse in boiled water, pour a glass of steep boiling water, cover and leave to infuse overnight. Before use, strain.
Warning! Infusion and decoction of prunes from constipation should be given to the baby 1 teaspoon once a day, preferably in the morning.
Contraindications
Despite a respectable set of useful properties, prunes during breastfeeding can cause harm to both the mother and the baby. The product rarely causes an allergy, however in some cases it can provoke a rash and redness on the face and body. Such phenomena are usually observed with individual berries intolerance. And the excessive use of dried fruits is fraught with digestive disorders and severe diarrhea.
Warning! Prunes - quite calories( 100 g contains 231 calories), so it is not recommended for women who are overweight. In order not to aggravate the situation, they should eat no more than one fruit per day.
To avoid getting into side effects, do not make the broth from prunes too strong. As for the consumption of berries themselves - do not exceed the daily dose of 3-4 prunes. Before you start taking money, try 1 pc.and watch the baby. If the rash or diarrhea does not show up - boldly accept for decoctions, infusions and compotes.