A nursing mother should be especially attentive to her diet, because after the birth of a child, she will have to select a menu "for two". In order not to provoke the appearance of food allergies and colic, some foods should be stopped for a while. Does kvass fall under the exception?
Kvass perfectly quenches thirst, so the desire to try this drink especially increases among mothers in the summer. But by definition, kvass falls under the category of low-alcohol drinks, the content of ethyl alcohol in its composition does not exceed 1.2%. Therefore, during lactation, this fact must be taken into account.
Kvass and breastfeeding
Kvass drink perfectly tones, stimulates appetite, relieves fatigue. And nursing mothers can also drink a glass of fragrant liquid, but kvass should be drunk with caution, like kefir. When choosing a fermentation product, consider the composition. Kvass must contain malt, yeast, sugar. In no case during lactation should you eat kvass concentrate, carbonated and containing various chemical additives kvass.
If a nursing mother still decided to enjoy kvass, it is not recommended to purchase a drink in a store or in a barrel. Make kvass at home.
A nursing mother should drink natural kvass in small quantities, so as not to harm the intestinal microflora - both the woman and the baby. The yeast in the product affects gas formation, and the mother and stomach problems are possible. And in a baby, the milk of a mother who drank kvass can cause colic, bloating. Therefore, you should not take risks with natural yeast kvass. In addition to troubles with the tummy, kvass can also lead to an allergic reaction in a child.
What kind of kvass can a nursing mother drink
Caraway kvass contains less yeast. Cumin has a positive effect on lactation and the well-being of the baby. You can also cook it at home. To do this, you need to take rye bread, cut it into pieces and dry them in the oven. Next, you need to pour water over the resulting croutons (5 liters per 500 grams of bread). Leave the bread to soak for 4 hours, and then pour a glass of sugar, 10 g into the liquid. yeast and 2 tsp. cumin. It is recommended to insist healthy kvass for 12 hours in a warm place.
To quench your thirst, drink not very cold, but slightly cool kvass. You can put some ice cubes in it.
If desired, a nursing mother can add pieces of fruit or berries to kvass, but you should not sweeten the drink more than the norm. Do not forget that homemade kvass strengthens the immune system, which is why it is advised to drink it in case of difficult childbirth, cesarean section. It helps to recuperate. And even if the child does not have a negative reaction to the drink, consume kvass in small portions, monitoring the presence of a rash and other alarming signals in the baby. If you have colic and increased gas formation, discard the product at least temporarily.
