Question 1

why is breast feeding beneficial?

Accepted Answer

Breast milk: Because it has all the natural ingredients and antibody protection that a healthy infant requires to be able to thrive.

Question 2

what should i eat while breast feeding?

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A balanced diet: Be sure to consume enough fluids that you end up peeing at least 4x daily. Eat a balanced diet and avoid things that you find irritate baby.Things that make you gassy will likely do the same for baby.Avoid experimenting with spicy or hot foods and please don't try to restrict your calories. If you eat your pre-pregnancy needs some weight will come off naturally with breast feeding.

Question 3

what foods are contraindicated in breast-feeding?

Accepted Answer

: The foods you eat will affect your breast milk, and baby may express his or her preferences via bowel health, tummy happiness and overall well-being. If you think your baby seems a little more fussy than usual, you may take a look at what you ate previously.
Usually food what can give some skin allergy or tummy reaction are chocolate, dairy products, citrus, gluten, garlic, strawberries.

Question 4

are beans bad while breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

Staple food group: Beans are a good source of nutrition and part of a balanced diet. If they make you gassy they can make baby gassy but i don't think that is a valid reason to avoid them.

Question 5

does smoking affect breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

Smoking: Yes smoking can reduce your milksupply.

Question 6

can i take azo while breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

AZO…: Is a company that makes a variety of medications for urinary tract infections, yeast, pms, etc. Please specifiy to which product you are referring.

Question 7

am breast feeding and losing weight?

Accepted Answer

BF Weight loss: It takes a lot if calories to support breast feeding, at least 300-500kcal extra per day. If you are underweight for you height, perhaps even more calories are necessary. Work with your gyn or lactation consultant to determine adequate calories per day needed. May need to check thyroid and blood sugar to rule out metabolic cause of weight loss.

Question 8

what to avoid while breast feeding baby?

Accepted Answer

See below: Smoking, use of illicit drugs, and heavy drinking should be avoided.  Consult either your doctor or pediatrician before you take any medication.

Question 9

arnica safe to use while breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

NOT SAFE: This is a homeopathic med made from the Arnica flower used as a multi-purpose treatment topically, reported to have antibiotic properties, also taken by mouth. Be aware these types of products typically contain unreliable amounts of stated ingredient &amp; have an unproven safety/effectiveness profile. Arnica is NOT safe in pregnancy or breastfeeding. See your doctor for safe treatment if you are ill.

Question 10

can i have cinnamon while breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

Cinnamon: Its best to avoid cinnamon since it can upset the infants gastrointestinal tract.

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