Those who breastfeed, ? on your diet

missyjg · May 2010

Do you eat strawberries and peanuts? I know this has to do with allergies for LO in the future, but is this true. I just got scolded by some lady I don't even know that well about eating a strawberry. I was never told anything about this by my LC nor LO's pedi. I googled it but came up with tons of information about it. Nothing concrete. Anyone asked their pediatrician or LC on this? I'm thinking it's fine unless I eat shear volumes of either. Do you think it's ok to eat these things in moderation?Thanks.

BelhurstBride · May 2010

I do. From what I've read and been told unless you cut those things out while you were pregnant it makes no sense to do so now.

lovinfall · May 2010

My ped indicated nuts and strawberries may lead to gassy babies. I've heard nothing from a medical professional about these items in breast milk causing allergies later in life.

blissfully_caffeinated · May 2010

I eat both strawberries and peanuts. I had no idea those were even issues.

kate1011 · May 2010

I eat them both as well. And if the womans concern is allergies maybe you can educate her that more recent research shows that exposing a child to foods that might be allergic to earlier reduces the risk. (baby 411)

mitchelltheojua · May 2010

I'm a vegetarian ... unfortunately much of what I "need" is on the typical "don't eat list" ... however, fortunately, I eat whatever I want Big Smile

... my cousin has a Ph.D. in nutrition and now works for WholeFoods. Prior to that she was a Public Health nutritionist and the Breastfeeding Director for the District of Columbia ... she's given me lots of great info ... one of which is that I should eat the healthy food that I want ... including strawberries and nuts.

LuvMyBostons · May 2010

I've read that it may lead to allergies, but I stopped eating nuts after DS had blood in his stool twice.

wildfloweragain · May 2010

From what I have read about allergies, it's if you DON'T expose your child to these things in small amounts it could lead to allergies. I know there is research both ways, but this way makes more sense to me. And when I say small amounts, I don't mean you can't have much, just that a small amount is in the breast milk. As opposed to actually feeding your child something with those things in them right now.

I do eat berries and nuts. My kids have not shown allergies.

Bride2b2004 · May 2010

Good Lord, people need to mind their own business. If your baby is not reacting poorly to your diet, you should eat what you want. I had to cut dairy and soy b/c LO can't digest the protein. If you notice your baby is gassy or other issues, it is time to tweak your diet. Otherwise, carry on as you wish.

liza0828 · May 2010

Never heard this. I eat both often; no one has ever told me not to. ::shrug::

g8trkim · May 2010

I eat them. My mom practically lived on peanut butter when she was pregnant and BF me and I have zero allergy issues.

jifer · May 2010

BelhurstBride:
I do. From what I've read and been told unless you cut those things out while you were pregnant it makes no sense to do so now.

My LC told me this as well.

ChristinaD09 · May 2010

I eat both, and lots of nuts.

RadicalDreamer143 · May 2010

kate1011:
I eat them both as well. And if the womans concern is allergies maybe you can educate her that more recent research shows that exposing a child to foods that might be allergic to earlier reduces the risk. (baby 411)

This.

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