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FOODS TO AVOID WHILE BREAST FEEDING It is worth remembering that there are certain foods it is best to avoid while you are breast feeding for the good health of your baby. However, breastfeeding is such a natural thing to do and you don't want to spend your life agonising over whether you can eat or drink certain things. This short article on breast feeding will give you some practical advice, but the most important thing to remember that you may just want to cut down - not totally eliminate - certain products. Moderation is everything, but it is no use you getting 'down in the dumps' because you have cut everything out of your diet. One thing is for sure, your baby's nappy is going to provide you will telltale signs of excess!
"Foods to avoid while breast feeding" Many women find that they can eat whatever they may like during breast feeding. Even though it's true that some strongly flavoured foods can change the taste of your milk, many babies seem to enjoy the varieties of breast milk flavours. Occasionally, your baby may get cranky at the breast after you eat certain foods. If you notice this happening, simply avoid that particular food.
 You may also find the following breast feeing and pregnancy resources helpful to you: You can have a cup or two of coffee a day, although too much caffeine can interfere with your baby's sleep and even make him or her cranky. Keep in mind, caffeine is found in many soda's, tea, and even over-the-counter type medicine as well.
It's okay to have an alcoholic beverage every now
and then, although having more than one drink can
increase your blood alcohol level, putting the
alcohol into your breast milk.
If you are planning to have more than one drink
at a time, it's best to wait two hours or more
per drink before you resume any type of nursing
or breast feeding. There is no need to pump
and dump unless your breasts are full and its
time to feed your baby. While breast feeding,
any type of heavy drinking should be avoided.
Before you actually omit any foods from your
diet, you should talk to your doctor. If you
avoid certain foods and it causes a nutritional
imbalance, you may need to see a nutritionist
for advice on taking other foods or getting
nutritional supplements. The are stacks of resources on the Internet which deal with pregnancy
and breast feeding in particular.
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