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Can i eat spicy foods while breastfeeding?

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Yes: ...But some babies will not like the new taste and will make sure you know about it.

Answered 11/27/2018

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Yes: There is no danger from eating spicy foods, however if your baby seems fussy or gassy after those meals, you may have to eliminate or minimize those foods in your diet.

Answered 12/26/2014

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Yes: If a woman was able to eat spicy foods before she began breastfeeding, then she can continue to eat spicy foods while breastfeeding (but don't spill spicy hot-sauce onto the baby).

Answered 7/20/2012

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Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Not a problem for most babies. Anything that gives you acid reflux can cause a similar problem in the baby but most babies do fine with spicy foods in mom's diet.

Answered 7/20/2012

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