Colorectal surgery is a field in medicine, dealing with disorders of the rectum or anus. The field is also known as proctology, but the term is outdated in the more traditionaâ¦l areas of medicine. The word proctology is derived from the Greek words Proktos, meaning anus or hindparts, and Logos meaning science or study.
You can eat and drink what you like while youâre breastfeeding, in moderation. But try to have a healthy, balanced diet that includes plenty of fluids such as water, milk or unsweetened fruit juices. You should also take a supplement of 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day. Breastfeeding may make you hungry, so have plenty of healthy snacks to hand. See our healthy 200-calorie snacks slideshow for ideas. The foods you eat can sometimes flavour your breastmilk. This may actually help your baby to be more accepting of new tastes when she starts to eat solid foods. You're probably now enjoying foods that were off-limits in pregnancy, such as of soft cheeses and pates.
Studies have shown that most healthy breastfeeding women maintain an abundant milk supply while taking in 1800-2200 (or more) calories per day. Consuming less than 1500-1800 calories per day (most women should stay at the high end of this range) may put your milk supply at risk, as may a sudden drop in caloric intake. (See Can I diet while breastfeeding? for more information on calorie restriction).