Coconut Oil For Breastfeeding - All You Need To Know

Coconut oil is well renowned for it’s health benefits when it comes to increasing energy and moisturizing the skin. But now, it is a rapidly trending supplement for mothers who are breastfeeding. Believe it! It gives babies the nutrition they need to be protected from herpes outbreaks, HIV, parasites, bacteria, ringworm and protozoan infection. It is easily digested by the baby, which is great because your baby’s digestive system has not developed fully.

Coconut oil protects your newborn due to it’s high content of lauric acid, a saturated fat that is a virus destroyer! It is what’s known as a medium chain fatty acid. Lauric acid in a mother’s diet becomes a part of her adipose fat stores. This assures fat storage to promote successful lactation in nursing women.

Birthgiving runs a woman down, it can be hard to beat those feelings of lethargy. Fat gives you energy, which every woman needs post-pregnancy. The trick is in finding the right kind of fat. The good news is that the fatty acids present in coconut oil give the body an instant surge of energy. This energy will be helpful when shedding that baby fat. In addition, the MCFA’s in coconut oil, unlike the fats found in animals, is much easier to break down than long chain fatty acids.

As a mother, you are eating for two now. The health benefits of coconut oil will be passed on from you to your child. The amount of things coconut oil is good for, and the number of ailments it is shown to benefit is astounding. It helps with the absorption of minerals and is packed with antioxidants. Because medium chain fatty acids are digested by the liver, it is a healthy choice for diabetics and those with abnormal gallbladder function.

Here I have listed several different ways to take coconut oil so you don’t need to worry about gulping it down with a spoon:

Smoothies: Because coconut oil already has a nutty and sweet flavor, it can make a great addition to smoothies. It can make a rich, tasty drink because of it’s creamy texture.

In Cooking: This oil is great for cooking. In addition to adding flavor it doesn’t break down easily at high temperatures. Coconut oil is great for eggs and stir fries amongst many other foods.

Homemade Mayo: Much easier than you might think! Homemade mayonnaise is much tastier than it’s store-bought counterpart, and the coconut oil adds an interesting flavor.

Massage Oil: Every woman who has a newborn deserves a massage. Coconut oil can be absorbed through the skin and is a great moisturizer.

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In Coffee or Tea