| Posted By |
Message |
shapla79
Where Does The Time Go?
Member since 11/07 4619 total posts
Name:
|
BFing and Diet
Hi,
I've been BF'ing now for a little over 2 weeks and had a question. Are there any foods that are off limits for me or that I need to be careful of while BF'ing? I talked to different nurses/lactation consultants and got conflicting answers. While pregnant I was really careful of unpasteurized cheeses, mercury levels in fish, etc. But now that I'm BF'ing- what do I need to be careful of? Thanks!
-Sharmin
|
Posted 4/22/08 12:35 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
Calla
My girls
Member since 7/05 4303 total posts
Name:
|
Re: BFing and Diet
I watch alcohol, caffeine, and mercury fish. Don't think you need to be careful of anything else unless your child is unusually sensitive.
(DD#1 nursed 26 months, DD#2 5 months so far)
|
| Posted 4/22/08 1:34 PM |
| |
|
shapla79
Where Does The Time Go?
Member since 11/07 4619 total posts
Name:
|
Re: BFing and Diet
Thanks! I've sooo been looking forward to eating fresh mozzarella again!
|
| Posted 4/22/08 2:34 PM |
| |
|
Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
Member since 5/05 27567 total posts
Name:
Janice
|
Re: BFing and Diet
eat anything and everything.
I just limit the alcohol.
|
| Posted 4/22/08 7:01 PM |
| |
|
alexlynn7
Big brother to be!
Member since 9/06 6314 total posts
Name:
|
Re: BFing and Diet
i didn't limit anything at all except alcohol. regarding alcohol, i used the "if you're sober enough to drive, you're sober enough to breastfeed" rule.
|
| Posted 4/22/08 7:04 PM |
| |
|
chelle
It's a Good Life
Member since 8/06 15404 total posts
Name:
Isn't it obvious?
|
Re: BFing and Diet
I HAD to limit a lot since DD had/has a milk protein allergy. No milk, cheese, basically dairy....also I watch my alcohol and I can pretty much judge now at 10.5 months what's going to affect her. Now, if I'm gassy  DD is going to be!
|
| Posted 4/22/08 7:20 PM |
| |
|
KangaMom
...
Member since 1/06 4593 total posts
Name:
|
Re: BFing and Diet
I eat anything and we never had any issues. I would avoid alcohol but I don't drink anyway....
|
| Posted 4/22/08 7:46 PM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: BFing and Diet
Posted by chelle
I HAD to limit a lot since DD had/has a milk protein allergy. No milk, cheese, basically dairy....also I watch my alcohol and I can pretty much judge now at 10.5 months what's going to affect her. Now, if I'm gassy DD is going to be!
Same for me excet add eggs to that dairy allergy  . I still only have had a handfull of glasses of wine and is usually when I know she is truely down for the night. I can't wait until my first margarita and mojito 
|
| Posted 4/22/08 7:48 PM |
| |
|
itsbabytime
LIF Adult
Member since 11/05 9644 total posts
Name:
Me
|
Re: BFing and Diet
I haven't had any alcohol or coffee or soda - I watch my caffeine intake through other foods and drinks and I watch my fish intake - I'm crazy though 
|
| Posted 4/22/08 9:25 PM |
| |
|
SweetCin
My green-eyed boy
Member since 5/05 13499 total posts
Name:
Cin
|
Re: BFing and Diet
I just limit alcohol, or at least the timing of my pumping. I also watch kielbalsi b/c that gets her majorly fussy...
|
| Posted 4/22/08 9:47 PM |
| |
|
Lucky
Growing up fast!
Member since 4/07 12683 total posts
Name:
Dawn
|
Re: BFing and Diet
My DD was gassy so I had to be careful of eating certain foods like broccoli & peppers. If DC has a particularly gassy reaction one day, just think about what you ate and make adjustments.
|
| Posted 4/22/08 9:51 PM |
| |
|
