Lactating Mothers

Description

After birth, quality nutrition during lactation continues the process of providing nutritional building blocks for normal cerebral development, and growth of all body organs in the neonate. The newborn baby depends for some perod solely on breastmilk for his existence.

Lactating mother's nutritional requirements should meet

a) Her own daily needs

b) Provide enough nutrients in milk for the growing infant

c) Furnish the energy for the mechanisms of milk production