POSTNATAL FLOW

We all know that Prenatal vitamins are essential both before and during pregnancy to help ensure your body and growing baby receive what they need to develop properly. What most women don’t realize, though, is that it’s very important to continue taking supplements in the postpartum period as well, especially when breastfeeding.

Nutrient needs continue to be much higher during lactation and so while it’s recommended to continue taking a prenatal vitamin during breastfeeding, adding on postnatal supplements to help better support your needs during this specialized time is greatly beneficial.

Premium Postnatal vitamins typically include a combination of Vitamin C, D, Folate, Iodine and specific herbs to help support milk supply.

THE BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING:
Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed a baby, and it provides the ideal form of rich nutrition for infants. Breast milk contains everything your baby needs to grow and develop. It provides a unique and specific formula of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Breast milk supports your baby’s health because it:
• Is easy for the baby’s immature tummy and intestines to digest.
• Contains antibodies that protect against infection and boost immunity.
• Has the right amount of fat, sugar, water, protein and vitamins for your baby’s development.
• Promotes healthy weight gain.
• Changes in composition to meet your baby’s nutritional needs over time.
• Contains substances that naturally soothe your baby.

It’s important to note that breastfeeding might not be a perfect fit for everyone. Despite the known benefits of breastfeeding, what matters most is that your child receives the nourishment needed to thrive, regardless of its method of delivery.

Research shows that breastfeeding lowers your baby’s risk of certain diseases and helps build a strong immune system. Breastfed babies have a lower risk of developing ear infections, asthma, eczema, childhood obesity, and can even prevent type 2 diabetes from occurring later on in life. In addition, studies also show that breastfed infants have a lower hospitalization rate and tend to be in better health. This also means there may be fewer pediatrician visits due to illnesses.

In addition, breastfeeding offers several benefits for the mom too. In the months after delivery, breastfeeding lowers your risk for postpartum depression if breastfeeding is going well and you feel well-supported. It may also provide long-term benefits including lowering your risk of developing breast cancer, high blood pressure as well as high cholesterol.

Some vitamins and herbs are particularly beneficial if you’re breastfeeding, and taking advantage of their benefits can greatly impact your breastfeeding success.

Zahler PostnatalFlow™ is a brilliant combination featuring not only the basic nutrients but also a comprehensive combination of 20+ herbs and nutrients, including Fenugreek, Red Raspberry, Milk Thistle and more, and is designed to support mom during this beautiful stage of breastfeeding. PostnatalFlow™ helps boost the quantity and quality of the milk supply for long-term lactation success.

While we know the postpartum period is a blur, and squeezing in meals while caring for the new baby can be tricky, try to pay special attention to the following to make sure you’re getting what you need postpartum:
• Protein from foods like lean meats, legumes and fish
• Fiber from fruits and veggies
• Iron from foods like legumes, red meat and dark leafy greens
• Calcium from foods like dairy, dark leafy greens and legumes
• Folate from foods like legumes, leafy greens and citrus fruits
• Omega-3 fatty acids from foods like fatty fish, walnuts and seeds