DIET WHILE BREASTFEEDING

FOODS TO EAT

• Protein rich foods: fish, poultry, dairy, eggs, etc.
• 3 servings of vegetables, especially dark green and yellow ones.
• 2 servings of fruit
• Whole grains

MORE GOOD FOODS

• Drink lots of water to keep hydrated.
• Any dietary restrictions from pregnancy don't apply.
• Vegetarianism is possible, just be sure to eat iron rich foods like nuts and beans.
• Veganism is also possible, but you must take a B12 supplement.

HOW MUCH TO EAT

• Nursing requires extra calories.
• If you still have your baby weight the calories will naturally be taken from there.
• If not then you may need to consume an extra 500-600 calories.

PROBLEM FOODS

• Alcohol may be consumed while nursing. However, you should wait 2-3 hours after each serving.
• Caffeine is also okay to consume in reasonable quantities. If the baby has trouble sleeping you should cut back.

ALLERGIES

• Some babies develop allergies to foods their mothers eat.
• The most common ones include dairy, soy, wheat, egg, nuts, and corn.
• Usually the best way to figure out what's causing a reaction is through a meal diary.

CITATIONS

• http://www.babycenter.com/404_are-there-any-foods-i-should-avoid-while-brea...
• http://www.chop.edu/pages/diet-breastfeeding-mothers#.VVIzRXA8KrX