What not to eat when Breastfeeding

What not to eat when Breastfeeding

Tips for healthy breast feeding: The lucky moms who have no issue can eat whatever they like and their babies enjoy their moms milk. Some babies enjoy the spice if you are fond of spicy food , but if the spice gets a bit too much you know what happens Down under the baby’s bottoms…

The first and foremost tip when it comes to proper breast feeding would be to find out on your own as to what suits your baby. Careful examination of what you eat directly affects the baby’s bowels.

If the baby feels gassy check on the protein content you are eating. Some babies are allergic to heavy doses of protein which come from meat, poultry and lentils.

Mothers report that babies most often object to chocolate, spices (cinnamon, garlic, curry, chili pepper); citrus fruits and their juices, like oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit; strawberries; kiwifruit; pineapple; the gassy veggies (onion, cabbage, garlic, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumbers, and peppers); and fruits with a laxative effect, such as cherries and prunes. So eating these in moderation would be the best option.

One or two cups of coffee is allowed but too much caffeine can interfere with your baby's sleep or make him/her fussy. Avoid sodas, teas and beverages as they also contain moderate amounts of caffeine.

NO alcohol please and if you think you really can’t do without one, go for those mild drinks which have less alcohol content in them. Alcohol increases your blood alcohol level to the point that the alcohol gets into your milk.

Some babies are known to be allergic to cows' milk , soya, wheat, egg, nuts, and corn or corn syrup. So if you think that these are causing the baby to go colic its best to avoid them.

Talk to your pediatrician before you stop any foods from your diet if the food causes any allergy. If avoiding foods like dairy products, you may need to see a nutritionist for advice on substituting other foods or taking nutritional supplements.