BF and food

NJMom050911

When breastfeeding are we allowed to eat normal for the most part or avoid foods that LO can be allergic to? Like seafood, peanuts etc..

AnneShirleyBlythe

Some will say no to those ones but my doc never did. 

 

Also, if your baby has certain sensitivities, you might need to go on an elimination diet. Some have to give up dairy, whey, gluten, cruciferous veggies, etc. whatever it is that baby has trouble with.  

mizzmeg

My best friend was breast feeding and had lobster. She said the smell was so bad that she almost lost it! I am not sure if you should avoid it.

pumpkinhead06

I didn't intentionally avoid anything, but I don't eat peanut butter, most fishes anyway.  I did figure out very quickly that my son did not like my milk after I ate broccoli, or asparagus. 

Like a pp wrote, a lot of people have to do some form of elimination diet if their LO's shows signs of problems.

fluffybuns

It never mattered for me, and I was never advised not to eat anything. There were a few triggers for DD that made her gassy, so I just tried to avoid eating those things.

ToBeMrsC6907

Apparently DS got my iron stomach because I EBF'd and could eat anything and everything- spicy, garlicky, cruciferous veggies, beans, dairy, etc and it never affected him.

In fact, it's part of my theory why he's been such a good eater and eats/accepts such a wide variety of foods. 

NJMom050911

It makes sense that there might be some foods that will make him gassy etc, thanks ladies!

iris427

I'm in the camp that you should eat like you normally would unless a reason comes up not to. 

tokenhoser

I'm hoping for a baby that lets me eat whatever. Both my sister and SIL went through periods where they thought eating dairy-free helped - but that was both a few months in, not right off the bat. I'll eat everything to start and adjust if necessary.

amahrey

i've known people who had to cut out onions, dairy, and beef- i ate everything though and i agree with whoever above said that they think that's one of the reasons that the lo is a good eater now.  ds will eat anything except lettuce pretty much. 

erinb31

You can eat whatever you want that doesn't bug your little one-- my son got very bad gas if I ate broccoli.  Some little ones don't like the way your milk tastes if you eat garlic or onions.  Others are affected by caffeine in coffee.  It will depend on your baby, and you will learn along the way.  It can be hard to identify what is the big issue if there is a recurrent problem-- often in that case the item pedis will tell you to eliminate from your diet is cow's milk. 

Gigi2195

I just had this convo yesterday with someone.  She claims that while BFind we should avoid tomato juice/soup, orange juice, peanuts and shellfish in case the baby has an allergy and/or to decrease colic.  Now, this was info wasn't from a medical professional so I dont know how accurate it is.  I'm planning to ask my doctor and breast feeding consultant.  

krispy127

I think like everyone said you can eat what you want tell you notice LO having issues with something that's why its good to keep a log of what you eat along with LO nursing times and stuff for the pediatrician then they can help you decide if you need to cut back on something. Also I heard you should stay away from Peppermint like peppermint in coffee or teas or candy canes around Christmas, and sage around thanksgiving because in a day it will drop your milk supply and like dry you out for the day. It comes back its just this weird temporary thing that happens FYI. I want to know though what about drinking and stuff cause I sooo want a margarita when LO gets here. I heard its ok as long as you drink it like right after a feeding so it can pass though before the next feeding? Anyone know?

NJMom050911

krispy127:

I think like everyone said you can eat what you want tell you notice LO having issues with something that's why its good to keep a log of what you eat along with LO nursing times and stuff for the pediatrician then they can help you decide if you need to cut back on something. Also I heard you should stay away from Peppermint like peppermint in coffee or teas or candy canes around Christmas, and sage around thanksgiving because in a day it will drop your milk supply and like dry you out for the day. It comes back its just this weird temporary thing that happens FYI. I want to know though what about drinking and stuff cause I sooo want a margarita when LO gets here. I heard its ok as long as you drink it like right after a feeding so it can pass though before the next feeding? Anyone know?

People have different views on alcohol, some pump and dump but it's not necessary. One drink should be out of your system in 2-3hours/next feeding. Now if you plan on drinking more than one drink I plan on pumping and have extra so I can bottle feed it to him..