WEATHER SUNDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. DOUG. ANTOINETTE. CINDY. THANK YOU. ALL THIS WEEK HERE ON THE EYE, WE’VE BEEN FOCUSING ON MOM’S HEALTH AND NUTRITION. GETTING THE RIGHT FUEL IS SO IMPORTANT FOR THIS, ESPECIALLY FOR NEW MOMS. WE TEND TO RECOMMEND A MEDITERRANEAN STYLE DIET BECAUSE IT’S HIGH IN MANY OF THE NUTRIENTS THAT WOMEN NEED POSTPARTUM. SO IT’S HIGH IN FRUITS, VEGETABLES, WHOLE GRAINS. THE PROTEIN FISH, AND THE HEALTHY UNSATURATED FATS. DOCTOR JOANN MANSON SAYS IT’S VITAL TO RECOVER AFTER NOT JUST DELIVERY, BUT PREGNANCY IN GENERAL. YOU’LL FEEL BETTER AND HAVE MORE ENERGY WITH THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS. THAT MEANS 2 TO 3 SERVINGS OF FISH A WEEK. JUST MAKE SURE IT’S LOW MERCURY LIKE SALMON, CALCIUM, AND VITAMIN D ALSO VERY IMPORTANT. AND DON’T FORGET PROTEIN AND CHOLINE, A VITAL NUTRIENT FOR YOUR BRAIN AND YOUR MUSCLES, EGGS AND POULTRY ARE REALLY GOOD. THERE. ONE THING DOCTOR MANSON SAYS WOMEN SHOULD NEVER DO IS CRASH DIET. DURING THIS TIME. TH
Mom’s Health: Experts say the right fuel can give you a big energy boost
Doctor stresses moms should think of nutrition as medicine, especially after delivery.
Updated: 6:53 AM EDT May 6, 2026
When it comes to mom’s health, experts say we need to start thinking about nutrition as a form of medicine. That’s especially important during pregnancy and after delivery. “It’s tremendously important for the woman to focus on herself in terms of a healthy diet, getting the nutrients that are really essential during the postpartum,” said Dr. JoAnn Manson, Chief of the Division of Preventive Medicine at Mass General Brigham.Manson said a Mediterranean-style diet can be a strong choice here because it’s high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein and healthy unsaturated fats. She added moms will feel better and have more energy with the right ingredients, including: Two to three servings of low-mercury fish a week, like salmon.Calcium and vitamin D, which can be found in fortified dairy products.Protein and choline, which can come from eggs and poultry. Manson said what new moms should never do is crash diet right after pregnancy. Weight loss can wait. “A mom can be totally exhausted after the delivery and after the long pregnancy,” she said. “This is really a time for recovery, trying to rebuild strength. There’s been some bone loss with the pregnancy. You want to be sure that you’re getting enough of the nutrients to rebuild your strength.”
BOSTON —
When it comes to mom’s health, experts say we need to start thinking about nutrition as a form of medicine.
That’s especially important during pregnancy and after delivery.
“It’s tremendously important for the woman to focus on herself in terms of a healthy diet, getting the nutrients that are really essential during the postpartum,” said Dr. JoAnn Manson, Chief of the Division of Preventive Medicine at Mass General Brigham.
Manson said a Mediterranean-style diet can be a strong choice here because it’s high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein and healthy unsaturated fats.
She added moms will feel better and have more energy with the right ingredients, including:
- Two to three servings of low-mercury fish a week, like salmon.
- Calcium and vitamin D, which can be found in fortified dairy products.
- Protein and choline, which can come from eggs and poultry.
Manson said what new moms should never do is crash diet right after pregnancy. Weight loss can wait.
“A mom can be totally exhausted after the delivery and after the long pregnancy,” she said. “This is really a time for recovery, trying to rebuild strength. There’s been some bone loss with the pregnancy. You want to be sure that you’re getting enough of the nutrients to rebuild your strength.”