Drinikin hot water after c-section - Breastfeeding mothers - BabyCenter India
Dollyr 13/02/13
I have been told that drinking lot of hot water after delivery will result in big tummy.
I have been drinking less water after delivery - 2 glasses a day.
Is it myth that my stomach size willl enlarge if I drink lot of water? And I will have problems recovering?
I don't think there should be a restriction on how much water to drink after delivery. In fact, water helps in improving breast milk supply. Why not check with your doctor once.
Two glasses of water a day? Sounds like very little --- especially as after delivery you will usually be losing fluids (both through breastfeeding and lochia, as well as the changed hormones now making you go to the loo more frequently).
Unless this was advice from your doctor, I'd treat it as a myth and go back to drinking at least 2 litres (bottles) of water a day! If you're not sure about doing that, please at least call your doctor and confirm before you get seriously dehydrated.
shilpashashi
Hi Dolly. Even my elders advised drinking less and hot water but i found it practically not feasible. I felt more thristy during those days than otherwise and my doc strictly insisted on drinking minimum of 2 lts of water per day as it is necessary for secretion of milk. dont worry abt ur stomach. Havent u seen anyone who follow confinement practices and still end up with a large stomach? It wholly depends on ur diet and exercise regime.
nilinel
really who told u zt??? i've had 2 c-sections and well i do have a small tummy down. well u knw wt i mean. bt i was drinking normal mineral water. dnt drink too much in the beginning as you will have to pee everytime. this gonna hurt.
try to lead a normal life. and dnt drink or eat stuffs to lose weight as this is definitely not a priority till u r breastfeeding.
i have still breastfeeding and dieting is a complete no-no for the time being.
Hi dolly....i was told by my doc to atleast take 3lts of fluid in ny form...its necessary forn you if you are bf,i,have been drinking water nd nothing has affected my belly
Thanks Everyone....Well I know, it is very late to post it..I am now out of all the confinements and now I eat a normal diet.
In reply to Dollyr
So did u drink plenty of water?Nd did your tummy was reduced? Pls give some tips as im also facing same issue.. my family s asking me not to drink plenty of water as my tummy will not be reduced
Its a myth. In fact lactating mothers should be well-hydrated. It is recommended to drink hot or lukewarm water as it aids digestion and avoids gas formation. Whenever I used to breast-fed my mom or MIL used to keep a big jar of warm water near bedside. All that breast feeding made me so much thirsty. Also, water too helps increasing BM.
Well it's a myth... My doc advised lot of water intake even 3-4 liters. Also I suggest instead of just warm water have warm water with jeera ajwain saunf and methi seeds boiled and strained... Helps with hydration, lactation and also helps avoid gases in stomach
It’s a myth! I am drinking warm water and started losing weight! Just eat good diet! Avoid spicy and oily food! I have a small and flat tummy now!
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