Breastfeeding Info

Info on Foods to Avoid While Breastfeeding

One of the questions every nursing mother asks herself is if there are some foods that should be avoided during breastfeeding?

The main thing here is that there is not a rule about it since different babies react differently. So when you notice that some foods cause problems to your baby, you should avoid eating it.

Maybe the main trouble makers are dairy products, peanuts, citrus fruits and eggs since these are foods that can cause allergies. Also while the baby is very young you should avoid onions and garlic, spicy food, cabbage, beans, peas and all the food that is heavy to digest. Also anything that can cause allergic reactions should be avoided, like strawberries etc.

I will try to make a list that may help you determine which foods to avoid.
- Spicy food - it can cause some problems to the baby like, stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting.
- Chocolate – it can cause gasses. If you have to then it is better to eat a little white chocolate.
- Citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit.
- Fresh vegetables like Broccoli, garlic, cabbage, onion, cucumber are the vegetables that can lead to colics and make your baby uncomfortable.
- Soda pops and colas – these cause gasses to your baby.
- Coffee – too much coffee can cause your baby to stay awake for a long time.
- Alcohol – I guess you don’t need any specific reasons why you should avoid it

It is advisable for the nursing mother to eat all kind of foods in order to have more quality milk for her baby. What is of most importance is that the mother should eat at least three times a day, taking care of the food quality, vitamins, minerals etc.. You shouldn’t think about your weight and diets. During breastfeeding it is very hard to get back to your old weight, but when you stop breastfeeding you lose weight much easier.

It is not that hard to be aware of the foods to avoid while breastfeeding. Just think about your baby and what’s best for her because this way both of you will be healthy and happy.