Diet - Breastfeeding Problems

Breastfeeding Problems

Diet

A collection of pages in connection with a mother's diet while breastfeeding.

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20 Natural Home Remedies for Colds and Flu While Breastfeeding

Catching a cold or the flu can be challenging, but there are several natural remedies you can utilize to alleviate symptoms and promote a speedy recovery.

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Food and Diet Related Featured

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!

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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.

Weight Loss/Gain

Breastfeeding and Weight Loss - What Should You Eat?

One of the reasons why mothers pick up weight during pregnancy is for fat stores needed during breastfeeding. So what happens if you don’t breastfeed? The fat stores stay right where they are.

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Things to Avoid Featured

The 10 Best Foods to Eat When Breastfeeding

The macro-nutrients in breast milk, are not likely to change much, but micro-nutrients will vary greatly according to the foods a mother eats.

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Oatmeal for Breast Milk - How Much Oatmeal Should I Eat?

If you have opted to breastfeed, you obviously want the best supply of milk possible. What if I told you that something as simple and humble as oatmeal would give you just that?

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Low Milk Supply Featured

Is the Color of My Breast Milk Normal?

Most people think that breast milk is white, but not always. The tint of breast milk can vary quite a lot. Your breast milk might take on a different hue from time to time, it's usually nothing to worry about.

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Low Milk Supply

Alfalfa and Breastfeeding

Alfalfa mimics the natural estrogen found within a woman’s body. Estrogen is the most critical hormone for breastmilk production and supply. There are numerous research papers done on the use, benefits, and validity of alfalfa during lactation.

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Acne Issues in Mom and Baby During Breastfeeding

Are you struggling with acne while breastfeeding? There are natural products you can use, to take care of acne during breastfeeding! Some Moms notice acne outbreaks during the first few months after childbirth; this can include pimples on the face or all over the body.

Food and Diet Related

Peppermint and Breastfeeding - Should You Avoid It?

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)/Menthol are herbs that are generally avoided while breastfeeding but are sometimes used to treat oversupply or used during weaning and should be avoided in copious amounts during breastfeeding, as it can reduce milk supply.

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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.

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The Use of Fennel While Breastfeeding

Fennel contains properties akin to the hormone Estrogen, specifically phytoestrogens, making it a galactagogue. It can boost milk flow and production.

Top 10 Foods That Increase Milk Supply

Food and Diet Related Featured

Top 10 Foods That Increase Milk Supply

This page will discuss the good food choices that can help boost a mother's breast milk supply by including nutritious foods that support the chemistry of lactation.

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Breastfeeding and Chocolate

The substance Theobromine has been found to be the primary substance that causes severe symptoms, and especially gas in babies.

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Things to Avoid

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.

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Caffeine and Breastfeeding

Don’t worry, you can still drink your coffee! ;-) Drinking any caffeinated beverages in moderation while breastfeeding, will not harm your baby. The thing to remember is, moderation is key.

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