Ms. Namita Nayyar
Being a lactating mother, what food supplements did you incorporate into your diet?
Ms. Aditi Malik
This is a very important part, I would say, of being a mother and embracing motherhood, because at times we tend to go wrong. We tend to have things that are actually not doing any good to A lactating mother. So it is each body different, understand your body. And I’m not saying, don’t listen to your elders, of course, they are experienced, But at the same time, there are few things that they might be also be saying that’s wrong, so do your research. Also what you feel is right, and eventually, that’s what I did. I combined everybody’s opinions. And then I came to my own opinion. that’s how I followed It, I used to eat Lots of veggies, lots of fruits. I have avoided too much of Halwa and panjeeres generally too much sugar
Ms. Namita Nayyar
Postpartum depression is a common thing we get to hear, how do you manage to keep yourself mentally fit?
Ms.Aditi Malik
Oh, yes. The postpartum depression I had also heard of, but I chose not to read much about it because I didn’t want to, kind of prepare myself for something which I don’t know, which was going to happen or not.
So I didn’t read about it. But whatever I went to, I don’t know whether it was postpartum, but I went through a lot of my mental turmoil because in my personal life, because of my father, they were it was something which I couldn’t manage and cope with.
I had a small baby, and my father was detected with something which couldn’t be cured. And obviously, everybody is close to their fathers, and I was super close to him. So I don’t know how to manage it and react to things. But yeah, Mohit was a big support. He really stood by me in everything in every possible way. Like initially I used to hate to meditate also. And I’m a very Spiritual person who has meditated a lot.
I just refuse to do anything and everything. But, he made me do it. He used to take me for walks. He’s to take me for a drive. He took me out, like immediately after my father passed away, He took my entire family, all of us. He pushed us out of our house and took us to goa.
And he said, it’s important that everyone gets a break and I’m sure people who go through this have experienced it that though my father was only one suffering physically, mentally, the entire family was suffering for the past two years because we were fighting to save him.
He was fighting himself to save him, So I know it’s a feeling when suddenly things stop and you don’t know what to do, it’s very difficult. . And yes, I’ve had a routine. When I write a diary. I discuss everything that is going on in my mind. I make sure I discuss it
Ms. Namita Nayyar
Lastly, piece of advice you would like to share for Women Fitness readers on prioritizing mental and physical health
Ms. Aditi Malik
I think every woman should look in the mirror and feel happy about herself, There shouldn’t be any negative stress, you should never rush things mainly post-pregnancy weight loss, that’s what my doctors and nutritionist told me.
Also, do incorporate a cheat meal in your routine it’s very important, but in moderation.
Now for the mental well-being, I feel, that it’s important to take out some me-time, like reading, writing or singing, spend time with your family.
Also after having a baby, do take out time as a couple, spending time with your spouse is very important, because even we go for walks to talk and discuss life in general after putting the baby to nap, and essentially remember to sleep a happy soul!
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