Tips For Fasting For Pregnant And Breastfeeding Women

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JAKARTA - Pregnant women with a fit body condition and healthy fetuses are allowed to fast during the month of Ramadan. However, it must still prioritize fetal health in the womb.

"Let's first consult a doctor, whether his body condition is fit, there are no problems in pregnancy, the condition of the fetus is healthy, the child's weight is in the womb okay. We can decide to fast," said Ameetha Drupadi as quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, March 25.

Breastfeeding mothers also have to consult a doctor before deciding to fast. Moreover, he said, for breastfeeding mothers with a baby age of 0-6 months.

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She said that for breastfeeding mothers who want to fast, it is better if the baby is over the age of six months so that the need for baby nutrition can be supported by breast milk companion food (MPASI).

"Maximize pumping and breastfeeding at night," said Ameetha Drupadi.

Then mothers must also maintain food nutrition. "When breaking the fast, eating dinner, and suhoor, the nutrients must be maintained. Eating must be protein, high-calorie, nutrient-intensive," he said.

Mothers have to drink a lot of water to prevent the risk of dehydration. Rest must also be enough, he said, so that the mother's energy does not run out when fasting.

Mothers also have to recognize their own condition, so when they feel it is no longer possible to fast, then stop fasting.

"Then decide to stop fasting if you feel it is no longer possible, such as dizziness, headache, not focusing, when breastfeeding a fussy child, that is a sign that the breast milk has started to dilute, the nutrients are reduced," said Ameetha Drupadi.