Category: Nutrition & Lifestyle

Your health and habits matter when you’re breastfeeding. In this section on nutrition and lifestyle, learn what to eat to support a strong milk supply and stay energized. Find out which supplements are safe, how much water you really need, and what daily habits help you feel your best. It’s all about taking care of you—so you can take care of your baby.

  • Smoking and Breastfeeding – Should You Stop Breastfeeding?

    Smoking and Breastfeeding – Should You Stop Breastfeeding?

    Smoking and Breastfeeding If you are not going to stop smoking, it does not mean you should stop breastfeeding. The benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the adverse effects of cigarette smoke. It is better to be smoking and breastfeeding than to smoke and formula feed. Of course, it would be best to try and quit, but many mothers…

  • Is a Keto Diet Safe While Breastfeeding?

    Is a Keto Diet Safe While Breastfeeding?

    Is It Safe to Eat Low-Carb While Breastfeeding? Yes, it is safe, as long as you don’t go under 50g of carbs per day. To enter ketosis, you can consume anything under 100g of carbs per day. Is It Safe to Eat Low-Carb While Breastfeeding? Yes, it is safe, as long as you don’t go…

  • How Much Water Should I Drink When Breastfeeding?

    How Much Water Should I Drink When Breastfeeding?

    How Much Water Should I Drink When Breastfeeding? As a breastfeeding mother, you have a job that doesn’t end; sometimes, the most challenging part about breastfeeding is looking after yourself! As a breastfeeding mother, you have a job that doesn’t end; sometimes, the most challenging part about breastfeeding is looking after yourself! When a breastfeeding…

  • Marijuana & Breastfeeding

    Marijuana & Breastfeeding

    It might seem logical to assume that a plant boasting remarkable health benefits like cannabis would be deemed safe, right? Marijuana & Breastfeeding With the rise of the cannabis industry, recreational and medicinal use of cannabis has become less stigmatized. There has been a notable uprise in the usage of marijuana among breastfeeding individuals in…

  • Breastfeeding and Chocolate

    Breastfeeding and Chocolate

    The substance Theobromine has been found to be the primary substance that causes severe symptoms, and especially gas in babies. Can I eat chocolate while breastfeeding? If breastfeeding and chocolate are on your list of favorite things, I have some good news! You can continue to eat chocolate as long as you eat it in…

  • Foods to Avoid While Breastfeeding

    Foods to Avoid While Breastfeeding

    Your baby’s tolerance to the specific food will change as he/she gets older and as Baby’s system matures. ONLY IF your baby has tested positive for a food allergy, it is best to delay giving the problem food to your baby before 12 months. Is There a List of Foods to Avoid While Breastfeeding? Most…

  • Bodyarmor Breastfeeding

    Bodyarmor Breastfeeding

    During breastfeeding, mothers lose electrolytes, mainly through sweat and urine; thus, replenishing them is important for maintaining overall health If you are not sure whether you have a low milk supply, please read our article on the signs of low milk supply. Why Are Body Armor Drinks Good for Breastfeeding? Does Body Armor Drink Increase Milk…

  • What Is the Best Breastfeeding Diet to Follow?

    What Is the Best Breastfeeding Diet to Follow?

    Whether you make nourishing your body a priority or not, your body will continue to prioritize milk production. Your baby’s needs will be satisfied before yours. You do not need a special breastfeeding diet to provide the right nutrients through your breast milk. But you do need to eat enough calories daily. Use our breastfeeding calorie…

  • Can You Drink Chai Tea While Breastfeeding?

    Can You Drink Chai Tea While Breastfeeding?

    The relationship between chai tea and breastfeeding is a nuanced one, with both potential benefits and considerations to be aware of. Chai Tea/latte and Breastfeeding: Debunking the Myths and Unveiling the Benefits You may wonder if indulging in this aromatic beverage while nursing your little one is safe. The good news is that chai tea…

  • Pedialyte for Infants – While Breastfeeding

    Pedialyte for Infants – While Breastfeeding

    Breastmilk is easily digested and contains all the electrolytes and nutrients your baby needs to prevent dehydration. Unlike dairy or soy-based formula, breastmilk does not contain large protein molecules and is, therefore, less irritating to the intestine. Do Babies Who Are Breastfed Need Pedialyte When Ill? Gastroenteritis is a common illness that is often caused…