Is grapes useful when feeding a newborn?
Undoubtedly, the wine berry, as the grapes are called, is very useful for the human body. It saturates it with a multitude of vitamins (A, B, C, E, K, P), pectin, folic acid, and trace elements (selenium, potassium, magnesium and iron). These substances, which are especially abundant in red grapes, perfectly raise the level of hemoglobin that is required for anemia, which affects many pregnant and small children.
In addition, grapes of any kind allow the body to purify itself of toxins, positively affects the heart muscle and nervous system, helps to cope with insomnia and nervousness. Antioxidants prevent the appearance of the first wrinkles, improve mood and performance.
But, despite all the benefits of using grapes, he has contraindications concerning exactly the early postpartum period. At this time, the enzyme and gastrointestinal system of the baby is only being formed. Such a product difficult to digest, like grape, obviously will not contribute to the well-being of the baby. After all, the berry has the property of causing excessive gassing in the intestines, both in the mother and in the baby.
In addition, because of the high content of sugars, grapes can not always be consumed by the nursing mother of a child with diabetes and those who want to lose extra pounds.
So we found out the answer to the question whether it is possible for the feeding mother of the newborn to have grapes. It's obvious - that mother who cares for her baby, will wait until her baby gets stronger. As a rule, this is the age after 3-4 months, when the baby stops torturing intestinal colic. Already after this, you can try in small portions useful, but difficult for digestion products, including grapes.