Nutrition While Breastfeeding

Many new mothers worry about what to eat especially if they are breastfeeding their new babies. A simple thing to remember is that there is nothing you can't eat/drink during breastfeeding as long as you are consuming everything in balance. Similar to most things in life everything is okay in moderation. But there ARE specific foods, herbs and drinks that are said to help with milk supply and nutrition while breastfeeding.

Some of my favorites are:

-Quinoa
-Barley
-Kale
-Cabbage
-Carrots/Carrot Juice
-Proteins such as eggs, nuts, raisins & lean meats

It is important to eat as much natural food (foods that have not been processed) as possible. Try going shopping and cooking food such as a nice soup or quinoa dish to last the week. Ask for help from family members if necessary as to try to avoid pulling things out of the freezer for meals.

Listen to your body and watch to see if you notice a change in your baby's mood after you eat or drink certain items such as dairy, or caffeine.

Remember: It's all about balance!
Happy Breastfeeding!

See below for a website with good recipes:

http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/


Sources:
Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin, 2009