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What to exclude from the diet during breastfeeding
A nursing mother is prohibited from eating:
- products that can lead to the development of the newborn allergic manifestations: chocolate, nuts, citrus fruits, mushrooms, honey, raspberries, strawberries, meat of crabs and crayfish, mackerel;
- onions and garlic, because because of them, milk can seem to a baby specific to the taste;
- coffee and strong tea, as they have an exciting effect on the nervous system of the child;
- Alcoholic beverages, since they have a toxic effect;
- products with a high content of preservatives and artificial colors;
- grapes, rye bread and legumes, as they can cause increased gas formation in the baby;
- canned products;
- fatty meat and fat;
- smoked products;
- spices;
- mayonnaise;
- sauerkraut;
- radish and radish.
Consumption should be reduced to a minimumwheat bread, pasta, semolina, milk, sugar, salt and sweet confectionery. If the mother herself is allergic to some products, it is also important to remove them from the diet, especially during the period when the baby has just been born.
Breastfeeding and nutrition: what is allowed
Despite the severe restrictions on food, there is still a lot of food that a nursing mother is allowed to eat. Her diet may include:
- porridge of buckwheat, rice, oatmeal, corn;
- fermented milk products;
- vegetables and fruits, having a white and green color;
- low-fat meat;
- low-fat fish;
- dry biscuits and marshmallows;
- vegetarian soups;
- compotes, fruit drinks and loose tea.
As soon as the baby is 2-3 months old, the womanmay well start eating some foods that are on the prohibited list. If the baby does not have any allergic reactions to them, then the mother can safely eat them. It is important for a woman breastfeeding a baby not only to eat properly and in a balanced manner, but also to follow a certain diet. It is better to eat 4-5 times a day in small portions. And it is imperative to drink plenty of clean water. Read also:
