How to supplement calcium during breastfeeding

　　How should lactating mothers supplement calcium? ? After giving birth, the new mother is in a relatively weak state. Postpartum New mothers consume a lot of energy, and many new mothers insist on breastfeeding, losing about 300 mg of calcium every day on average. The estrogen in their bodies is at a low level, and the prolactin is at a high level. Before menstruation resumes, the bone's ability to renew calcium is at a low level. The calcium secreted into the milk uses the new mother's own calcium reserves. At this time, if calcium is not supplemented in time, it is easy to cause cramps, loose teeth, and osteoporosis. Calcium loss is also very serious. Calcium deficiency can easily cause back pain, causing the sacroiliac ligaments that have been relaxed during pregnancy to fail to recover, causing muscle, ligament, and connective tissue strain.

　　So, how to supplement calcium during breastfeeding?

　　Calcium supplementation strategy:

　　It is recommended that new mothers drink at least 250 ml of milk every day after giving birth to supplement the 300 mg of high-quality calcium required in milk. If you are lactose intolerant, you can drink yogurt in moderation.

　　New mothers should use more beans or soy products in their diet. Generally speaking, if you consume about 100 grams of soy products, you can get 100 mg of calcium. At the same time, use more cheese, dried shrimps, sesame or tahini, broccoli and kale. 》》》 Eating these foods can change a person’s personality

　　It is recommended that new mothers go outdoors to bask in the sun more and do postpartum health exercises to promote the recovery of bone density and increase bone hardness.

　　Some new mothers will buy calcium supplements by themselves, but since the calcium content in food is difficult to determine, it is best to supplement calcium under the guidance of a doctor. In this way, you can know whether you are getting enough calcium.