I'd to spotlight a few other websites this month. there are so many great ones out there! This site is focused on families of color.
black and married with kids
what to eat when you are nursing. This a very simple view of what to eat and what to not. I personally believe that if you aim for a balanced diet, most foods are fine while breastfeeding. If you have as strong history of food sensitivities, it is good to watch for those in your baby. Some babies will respond to allergens in moms diet. Some things to watch for are ongoing rashes (eczema), extreme crankiness, mucous-y stools or ongoing red diaper rash even with frequent changes. Common foods that may cause these are eggs, milk, and dairy.
Did you have to watch what you ate while breastfeeding? Let us know...
black and married with kids
what to eat when you are nursing. This a very simple view of what to eat and what to not. I personally believe that if you aim for a balanced diet, most foods are fine while breastfeeding. If you have as strong history of food sensitivities, it is good to watch for those in your baby. Some babies will respond to allergens in moms diet. Some things to watch for are ongoing rashes (eczema), extreme crankiness, mucous-y stools or ongoing red diaper rash even with frequent changes. Common foods that may cause these are eggs, milk, and dairy.
Did you have to watch what you ate while breastfeeding? Let us know...
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