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Benefits
of Breastfeeding
Getting
Started
Fathers
and Breast Feeding
Adequate
Milk Supply
Challenges
and Concerns Engorgement
Plugged Duct
Mastitis
Drugs
and Breastfeeding
Storage
of Breast Milk
Nutrition
During Lactation
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Nutrition
During Lactation
Women
who are breastfeeding
do not need to eat any special diet. They should eat a regular healthy
diet. Eat a variety of healthy foods from the food pyramid. Include
three servings from the milk group, two servings from the fruit group
and and three servings from the vegetable group daily.
A woman who is breastfeeding
may be more hungry than usual and she should listen to her body and
add additional servings from the fruit, vegetable and bread and cereal
groups.
Be sure to drink to thirst. Many
women find that they are often thirsty while lactating. Try to minimize
caffeine containing beverages, because the caffeine will pass into the
breastmilk. Water, milk and fruit juices are excellent choices for the
new mother.
Minimize the amount of empty
calorie foods consumed, so that there is more appetite for nutrient
rich foods. No one food or food group should be eliminated from the
diet unless a specific infant has a very clear reaction to a specific
food. Consult with a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist if there are
special questions.
Rapid weight loss through diet or medication should not be attempted
during lactation.
  
  
 
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