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Is it safe and ok to eat rice during postpartum ? Because i heard from some Local women, that eating rice is not ok during postpartum.
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Yes rice is safe to eat during postpartum. It will provide you with healthy carbs that is needed for milk production during postpartum.
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Yes , rice is completely safe to eat during postpartum- there is no medical or scientific reason to avoid rice after delivery
It’s safe bcoz
It gives energy
Helps maintain milk supply
Easy to digest
Keeps the body nourishing
Prevent weakness and fatigue
Some old beliefs say:
Rice is cold food
Rice causes stomach bloating
Rice slows recovery
But there is no scientific evidence
Doctors, Gyanac and dietitian all confirm that rice is safe
You take postpartum
White rice
Brown rice
Jeera rice
Khichadi
If you have gestational diabetes or sugar so doctors specifically told you to limit carbs
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Hello,
The portion has to be controlled while having the rice
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Good afternoon it's not truth. Pls try to take rice but in moderation.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes you can have rice
But to complete don't miss out dal/ sabji/ curd and salad
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Ms. Swarn Shikha Sharma
Dietitian/Nutritionist
19 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi it's better to avoid. Try to take soft diet for initial few days. Later on you can add things in moderation.
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