BAppSc, MNutrDiet, Grad Cert Higher Ed, Grad Dip Health Economics and Health Policy, PhD, Principal Research Fellow, Griffith University, Qld.
PhD, AdvAPD, Clinician Research Fellow, Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld; Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Health, Brisbane, Qld.
Aust J Gen Pract. 2022 Mar;51(3):123-128. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-09-21-6151.
General practitioners (GPs) are well placed to support new mothers with evidence-based nutrition care to eat well, live well and care for their new babies. Women who have recently given birth are highly motivated to eat well and seek information and support from GPs.
The aim of this article is to review current recommendations on dietary intake for women after birth and how GPs can use this information to inform high-quality ongoing care.
The principles of healthy eating remain the same for all adults, and it is important that GPs support women to consume a wide variety of unprocessed, nutritious foods. Breastfeeding mothers require additional energy and nutrients such as protein, iodine, vitamin B12 and vitamin D, which are important in supporting healthy function and infant growth through breastmilk. GPs must take a person-centred approach to consultations, use respectful language and consider practical recommendations to support women in this exciting yet challenging time.
全科医生(GP)非常适合为新妈妈提供基于证据的营养护理,以帮助她们吃得健康、生活健康并照顾好新生婴儿。刚分娩的女性非常有动力吃得健康,并寻求 GP 提供信息和支持。
本文旨在回顾产后女性饮食摄入的现行建议,以及全科医生如何利用这些信息为其提供高质量的持续护理。
健康饮食的原则对所有成年人都是相同的,因此 GP 应支持女性食用各种未加工的、有营养的食物。哺乳期母亲需要额外的能量和营养素,如蛋白质、碘、维生素 B12 和维生素 D,这些营养素对于通过母乳支持健康功能和婴儿生长非常重要。GP 在咨询时必须采取以患者为中心的方法,使用尊重的语言,并考虑实际建议,以在这个令人兴奋但具有挑战性的时期支持女性。