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There are different opinions about whether it is possible for a nursing mother to eat tangerines, and they are all contradictory. Many women refuse this healthy fruit during lactation, fearing to harm the health of the baby, while others recommend introducing it into the diet as soon as possible after childbirth in order to make up for the lack of vitamins and minerals. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the advisability of using citrus with HB, and how safe it is for the baby.
Tangerines are a source of vigor and energy
Composition and benefits of mandarin
This citrus is characterized by a rich chemical composition. It contains a large amount of ascorbic acid and potassium. These components normalize the functioning of the heart muscle, increase resistance to viruses, bacterial infections.
Also tangerines include:
- vitamins D, K, E and group B;
- essential oils;
- organic acids;
- phytoncides;
- a complex of minerals;
- flavonoids;
- fiber.
Moderate fruit consumption when a woman is breastfeeding has a beneficial effect not only on individual organs and systems, but on the whole organism as a whole.
The main useful properties of this citrus:
- improves mood;
- normalizes the functioning of the nervous system, sleep;
- Helps fight postpartum depression
- has a beneficial effect on bone tissue;
- promotes the process of hematopoiesis;
- improves digestion;
- strengthens the immune system;
- stimulates brain activity;
- removes excess fluid and toxins from the body.
Is it possible to eat tangerines while breastfeeding
Lactation is not a reason for not eating fruit. After all, pregnancy, childbirth take a lot of strength from a woman, it is necessary to replenish the spent resources. Therefore, in winter, when the season of mass ripening of tangerines begins, this citrus can be gradually introduced into the diet, especially if the expectant mother also consumed it during the gestation of the fetus, and both parents are not allergic to this product. However, it is worth figuring out when you can include it in the diet of a nursing woman.
Tangerines should not be abused, as in this case they are harmful to health
In the first month
At the initial stage of development of the baby, his digestive system only adapts to new conditions. Therefore, in the first month of a child’s life, it is not recommended to introduce tangerines into the diet of a nursing mother, since during this period the baby’s intestines are populated with a gas-producing microbiota. This causes fermentation, bloating and soreness.
In the second month
In the second month of a baby’s life, his digestive organs are still unable to work in full mode, and the immune system is not yet formed. And the introduction of tangerines into the menu of a nursing mother during this period is undesirable, as it can lead to negative health consequences.
In the third month
At the end of the third month, the baby’s stool becomes less frequent, and its consistency is thicker. This indicates that the adaptation of the child’s digestive system is already nearing completion. He is not so worried about gases, sleep is normalizing. However, it is still worth refraining from introducing tangerines into the diet of a nursing woman.
At 4, 5, 6 months
By this age, the baby is already strong enough, and his body’s need for vitamins and minerals increases. Therefore, from the fourth month of a child’s life, a nursing mother can gradually include fruits, including tangerines, in the menu.
It is recommended to start with 1-2 slices of citrus. At the same time, it is important not to eat other unusual foods in order to track the reaction of the child’s body. In the absence of signs of allergy, which can be expressed by skin rashes, redness, changes in behavior, diarrhea, runny nose, you can gradually increase the consumption of the product.
The recommended maximum dosage for a nursing woman is 1-2 ripe tangerines eaten in several doses. It is necessary to use citrus no more than twice a week in the morning.
What varieties of mandarin are better to use with HB
A nursing woman can eat tangerines during their mass ripening, which guarantees the maximum amount of useful components in fruits. It is recommended to give preference to sweet varieties that are unable to greatly change the taste of breast milk.
Recommended varieties for nursing mothers:
- Abkhazian tangerines. They have a bright, rich taste. Characterized by small size, lack of bones. Their peel does not shine, as they are not rubbed with paraffin before shipping.
Abkhazian citruses appear on the shelves at the end of November
- Chinese tangerines. They are the same size as the previous ones, but have thinner partitions and are sweeter in taste. Sold with twigs and green leaves. The pulp is separated from the peel with a slight movement of the hand.
Chinese fruits have greenish barrels
- Israeli tangerines. The fruits are large, sweet, pale orange. But cleaning them is quite difficult.
Israeli fruits go on sale in December
- Spanish tangerines. They differ in a rounded flattened shape. The taste is sweet with a slight sourness. The pulp is juicy, easily separated from the peel.
In Spanish tangerines, bones are found, but in small quantities.
How to choose the right tangerines
A nursing woman can eat only ripe fresh fruits. Therefore, when buying, you must carefully examine their appearance. On the skin of the fruit there should be no signs of rot and suspicious dark spots. Also, traces of mold are unacceptable, which can not only spoil the taste, but also be potentially hazardous to health. It is recommended to choose tangerines without dents and soft areas.
When choosing citrus fruits for a nursing mother, it should be borne in mind that juicy sweet fruits are much heavier than unripe sour fruits.
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Despite the benefits of tangerines during breastfeeding, they can not be consumed by all women. In order not to unwittingly harm the health of yourself and your baby, it is necessary to take into account the existing contraindications.
Among them:
- acute form of pancreatitis;
- ulcer;
- gastritis with high acidity;
- nephritis;
- hepatitis;
- acute intestinal lesions;
- individual intolerance.
Conclusion
From everything, the conclusion suggests itself that tangerines can be eaten by a nursing mother. But caution and restraint are the key to the fact that these fruits will benefit the health of the child. Therefore, you should not start introducing them into the menu immediately after childbirth, since the baby’s digestive system is still unable to fully work. It is better to wait until the intestinal microflora returns to normal.
