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Give at least 5 nursing interventions (with rationale) of Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements, related to lack of knowledge about postpartal needs
Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirement related to lack of knowledge about postpartal needs.
1. Advice the mother to go for protein rich diet.
Rationale: Protein helps to repair the damaged body tissues.
2. Educate the mother to take iron rich diet.
Rationale: To compensate the intranatal blood loss and prevent from postpartum anemia.
3. Advice the mother to add carbohydrates in their diet.
Rationale: Carbohydrates helps to secrete serotonin(neurotransmitters) which maintain mental health and prevent postpartum stress. Educate them to identify tryptophan dietary sources (tryptophan converted into serotonin)
4. Advice for Small and frequent diet.
Rationale: Helps to improve digestion.
5. Limit caffeinated drinks and alcohol during postpartum.
Rationale: It reaches the baby via breast milk and affects the general health of the baby.
Protein rich sources:
Egg, Chicken, Fish, Nuts & Deeds, Organic tofu, Whole grains.
Tryptophan rich sources:
Turkey, Cheese, Pumpkin seeds, Broccoli, Soya beans, Milk, Mushroom and peas.
Iron rich food sources:
Green leaves, Dried fruits, Red meat, Liver and Legumes.