Nursing is a natural and simple way to provide nutrients to your newborn. Nature intended your baby to drink breast milk, and your body is perfectly designed to produce it. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), breastfeeding protects your baby from a number of diseases and health conditions, and With the topic of breastfeeding comes
many questions. How do you know what’s appropriate to eat and drink? How do you know what to avoid? Lamaze International offers the following dos and don’ts. 1. Do practice caution with alcohol. Lots of women wonder if it’s okay to drink alcohol when breastfeeding. While alcohol can affect your response time — which is critical in caring for your newborn — an occasional glass of wine (5 oz.) or beer (12 oz.) or a cocktail (1.5 oz. of 80 proof) is acceptable. You least two hours before breastfeeding. Waiting two hours per drink is required for complete metabolism of alcohol in a 180-pound female. If you feel affected by the drink, always pump and dump the breast milk. Drinking more than the amounts above require that you pump and dump for at least eight hours. 2. Don’t overdo your calorie intake. Eat and drink to satisfy your appetite and thirst, but keep in mind that you only need about 500 additional calories daily, for a total of 2,700 calories. Think six meals a day — three regular meals and three healthy breastfeeding helps them lose pregnancy weight by burning an average of 600 to 800 calories per day.
3. Do consider food allergies. If you or a close relative has food allergies, be mindful
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of those items in your diet. According to the March of Dimes, about four in every 100 children have a food allergy. Common allergies include tree nuts, wheat, soy, eggs and, in particular, cow’s milk. If your baby becomes fussy, develops a skin irritation or has other negative health reactions after you’ve eaten these foods, avoid them for 7 to 14 days until they are eliminated from your system. Lamaze’s Pregnancy to Parenting app has a daily log to help you track this information quickly and easily. good for you. Fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein and vitamin D, shark and mackerel contain high levels of mercury and should be avoided. Follow the same rules you did during
pregnancy, and remember that you can have up While there are certain foods and
drinks you should monitor or consume in moderation, there is no set diet to follow while nursing. Make healthy choices for you and your baby so you can both enjoy healthcare provider or lactation consultant. For more information on simple, healthy breastfeeding, visit
http://bit.ly/1W7s0NZ.
Eileen DiFrisco, MA, RN, IBCLC, LCCE, is Lamaze International President-Elect. Lamaze International promotes a natural, healthy and safe approach to pregnancy, classes in your area or take a class online, visit
www.lamaze.org.
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