What Should Mom Eat?

by Chante
(IN)

What should a breastfeeding mother eat? Can you tell me exactly what foods she should be eating to get the increased calories she needs in the most healthy way?

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What Should Mom Eat?

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by: Katrina

In general, a breastfeeding mother should eat a well-balanced diet consisting of a variety of fresh and healthy foods to satisfy her hunger, and drink only enough fluids to satisfy her thirst. There are no specific guidelines to follow - her diet can consist of anything she wants to eat while breastfeeding.

However, if she has a family medical history of allergies, she may want to avoid known allergens. If she notices her baby having an allergic reaction, usually within two hours of eating something, she may want to reduce or eliminate that food from her diet for a while.

It is important to remember that a mother's diet while breastfeeding can influence her baby's diet in the future, so make a variety of healthy choices to give your baby a great start at making a variety of healthy choices later on in life also.

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