Ano mabisang vitamina na nabibili sa drug store na pwedeng inumin kahit nagpapadede?

Lenie Acosta
is in Europe

Ano po ba ang mabisang vitamina na nabibili sa drug store na pwedeng inumin kahit nag papadede?

At vitamina na nakakapagpataba?


Translation: What vitamins for weight gain that is also safe for breastfeeding, can I buy over the counter in the pharmacy/drugstore?

 

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Dr. Firas Mohamed Osman
is a Medical expert in Ireland
Dear Lenie,

Congratulations on your new child. You ask for particular vitamins for weight gain that are safe while breast feeding. Breast feeding is a very demanding time for every woman. Your solutions is not as simple as taking extra tablets. I will advise on taking these simple steps:

1. Increase your calorie intake by approximately 500 calories per day over what you eat normally. This will be done by adding high-calorie nutrient dense foods to your diet. Just a honey and peanut butter sandwich alone will give you approximately 350 calories.

2. Add whole grain bagels and breads, pastas, potatoes, sweet potatoes, olive oil, avocado, nuts, dried fruits and whole yogurt.

3. Don't forget to add plenty of protein to your diet. I don't mean the protein from steaks. Use the proteins in full fat milk at every opportunity. Make smoothies with peanut butter and yogurt.

4. Snack between meals. Try to eat every 2-3 hours. Trail mix is a popular healthy snack. And eat yogurt mixed with nuts.

So the answer to your question does not come in the form of a tablet sorry to disappoint you. Just eat more and make sure they are natural healthy foods like I mentioned.

Do not hesitate to ask any further questions or clarifications.

Kind regards,

Dr Osmam

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Dr. Firas Mohamed Osman

I am a fully qualified Doctor in Ireland. I am registered with the Irish medical council. I have 6 years PQE with a range of skills applying my medical and surgical knowledge. I am also Bilingual with English and Arabic languages. As I am preparing for my Masters degree, I have some time to help others in tasks that would suit my experience. I look forward to working and helping you. Dr F Osman
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