Question 1

is it ok to diet while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

No: You should be eating a very well rounded, well balanced healthy diet for your health and your baby.

Question 2

is it ok to go on a diet while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Carefully: When you are nursing, you are passing nutrition to your baby so first and foremost eat a nutritious, well-balanced diet. Avoid any diet pills, shots, or supplements. Get reasonable exercise including  and weight training. Some women lose their milk supply when they diet or lose weight rapidly, so monitor closely.

Question 3

what's  a healthy diet while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Same as for others: A balanced diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts; and low in saturated fats should be good for lactating women.  Supplements such as calcium and iron may be needed depending on individual circumstances.

Question 4

is it okay to drink diet soda when breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

No.: In my opinion, it is not a good idea to drink diet anything, especially in the amounts many drink them. I prefer water, and getting creative with water....Ice, carbonate, lime, lemon, flavor......Hold the booze...

Question 5

isis the slim fast diet safe while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Diet not safe: Its not a good idea to diet while breastfeeding. The baby on its own will be taking in anywhere from an additional 500-1000 calories a day. If your intake is suboptimal, it could affect your infant nutrition, growth and developent. The first year of infant life is too important for brain development to have you diet while breast feeding.

Question 6

is there a diet tea good to drink while breastfeeding a baby?

Accepted Answer

Many: You are probably better off sticking with water and plain tea that has no sweetening agents in at at all sugar or artificial.  I would suggest a variety of different herbal or flavored teas sweetened with a bit of honey.  It is important to stay hydrated while nursing, really water is the best.

Question 7

what must i avoid or limit in my diet while breastfeeding besides alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Tobacco and other : Drugs cause harm to the infant, most foods are quite safe.

Question 8

i'm 4 months ppu i just healed three weeks ago i'm not breastfeeding can i take diet pills?

Accepted Answer

NO: You should consult your doctor about safety of such mediations...there are many different kinds. I would question the need for the medications as appossed to proper diet and exercise.
Hope this approach help you better in the long run, with no side effects.

Question 9

im breastfeeding but only at night because of my work, can i take a diet pills even if i breastfeed at night ?

Accepted Answer

No diet pills: I wouldn't. Diet pills can dehydrate you and in order to breast feed you should be drinking more fluids breast feeding alone may help you lose weight.

Question 10

what to do if i am breastfeeding my 9 mo old and need to lose weightis it safe to do the south beach diet while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: South beach has balanced meals and great menus. Just do not cut your calories too much.

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