Detailed information and recommendations on nutrition during breastfeeding can be found in the full version of “Nutrition During Breastfeeding",which was developed as part of the “Eat Right from the Start!” program. The summary of “Nutrition During Breastfeeding” contains summaries of the individual chapters and thus provides a good overview of the wide range of topics covered.
The recommendations on “Nutrition During Breastfeeding” cover, among other things, the recommended energy and nutrient intake for breastfeeding women, as well as numerous relevant aspects of maternal nutrition. These include the health effects of diet, the need for essential micronutrients, guidance on foods that are best avoided while breastfeeding, and recommended strategies for healthy and sustainable weight loss after childbirth.
