As the blessed month of Ramadan is here, can you please advise nursing mothers who choose to fast how to best manage the long hours without food and drink? Any advice about the types of food and drink that would be best suited to maintaining nutrition and hydration would be appreciated.
New Mommy
1. Eat watermelon at suhoor (most hydrating fruit)
3. Have full fat milk, butter, and any other dairy (to help maintain milk production)
4. Avoid dry foods like bread and cereal (dry foods dehydrate more)
5. Sleep as much as you can 6-8 hours (nap during the day if possible)
6. Make a refreshing smoothie for suhoor (very hydrating)
7. Drink coconut water at suhoor or Iftar (very hydrating)
8. Break your fast with dates and milk (replenish nutrients faster)
9. Keep your meat portion 4-6 ounces (to have better digestion)
10. Try to drink 48-72 ounces water between Iftar and bedtime (your body needs it)