I don't think there is anything similar in the US to the Asian "confinement food" for post-delivery mothers. But like Mama Mangia said, if you are on a special diet during pregnancy, then you need to talk with your doctor about your post-delivery diet.
Speaking from experience though... If you are breast-feeding, I recommend staying away from very spicy foods and foods with alot of tomatoes in them. The flavors get into your milk & get passed on to the baby and may, in my daughter's case for example, cause your baby to have an upset stomach. Dairy foods can also cause that.
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