Question 1

is it safe to eat peanut butter while breastfeeding? will it cause a peanut allergy?

Accepted Answer

Peanut butter: If you crave peanut butter, you may indulge yourself. It will not cause a peanut allergy.

Question 2

if mom doesnt have food allergies, can baby develop them? would peanut, pbutter, oat bran, wheatgerm and such be okay in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Food allergy:fetal ?: The fetus does not have the immune capacity to develop an allergic response, and will not develop such until 4-6 months after birth.  The elements mentioned should be OK in pregnancy, but if either parent had acquired "food allergies", consult an allergist for diets which may prevent later allergies on the part of the infant.

Question 3

what food to eat while breastfeeding every day?

Accepted Answer

Helthy foods: Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, some dairy or other source of protein - generally follow a healthy diet for mom and it will be good for the babe. Also drink pleanty of water and try to avaoid caffeinated beverages; if possible drink some milk each day.

Question 4

what foods to eat when breastfeeding for best health?

Accepted Answer

Healthy; non-spicy: Drink plenty of fluids including milk if tolerated and eat a balance of fruits, vegetables and good sources of protein. Avoid condiments and spicy foods. Also need corbohydtrates, especially grains but not a lot of refined sugars.

Question 5

what should i eat when breastfeeding for my child's health?

Accepted Answer

Enough calories: A good variety is important, including some omega 3 fats (fish, nuts, olive oil), proteins and plenty of fluids.  You should also take a multivitamin so you don't rob your body of calcium, iron and make yourself anemic or soft boned. The most important things are enough fluids to keep your milk supply flowing and enough calories to make the milk rich for optimal growth.

Question 6

should we eat only organic once the baby comes? (breastfeeding)

Accepted Answer

Depends: The choice to eat only organic food is an individual one- depends upon your budget, availability of organic foods in your area.  It is a good rule of thumb to eat a well varied diet.  Some foods are grown with more pesticides than others- you can look at lists of foods that are recommended  to be purchased pesticide free.

Question 7

what is a balanced food for breastfeeding , what to eat and what not to eat?

Accepted Answer

Eat healthy: Your regular food, but healthy choices. No fast, processed, high fat, high carb food. Lots of protein (meat, eggs), grains, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, diaries, vitamins with iron, vit d supplementation.

Question 8

what should i eat while breastfeeding twins?

Accepted Answer

Healthy foods: You need the same balanced diet with lots of fluids and milk if tolerated but will need to eat more calories than for a single baby. Want to avoid refined sugars, fatty or fied foods, but lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, complex carbohydrates, especially grains, and sources of protein - dairy, meat, fish, fowl. Avoid spicy foods and condiments.

Question 9

can i eat orange and melon while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Of Courseyou can have fruits while breastfeeding . Actually you should eat a well balanced  diet .

Question 10

what to eat or drink to produce more milk for breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Well balanced diet: And plenty of fluid intake.

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