Is it best for me to drink whole milk while breastfeeding?

No: Probably not. The fat content of your milk won't depend very much on your fat intake, as long as your overall nutrition is good. And very, very few people in the developed world need the additional calories of whole versus lo-fat milk.

No: I agree with dr.Roy's answer. It does not alter your breast milk composition. You can have it if you want or need some extra calories but you will be fine with low fat milk.

Yes: Whole milk is totally fine for most moms to drink while breastfeeding. You do need to look out for blood or mucus in the stool, extreme fussiness or gassiness which can be a sign of a cow's milk protein allergy. Is it best? That depends on your diet. If you have a well balanced diet with adequate fat, 1-2% milk is totally fine. If not, whole milk is a great source of fat.

No: I generally do not recommend any cow milk while breast feeding. It can be allergenic for the baby. It can present as colicky symptoms, eczema, general tummy upset, or excessive fussiness. I have even seen it constipate babies when mom is drinking it. If you need a "milk-fix" try rice or almond milk instead. You may find occasional yogurt and cheese are fine but not liquid cow milk.

No: No, there is no need to drink whole milk during breastfeeding. The only difference is a higher fat content and that is unnecessary for the infant or you. However, any recommendation to pursue restriction diets is unfounded and dangerous. Several review studies (including a cochrane review) have shown that elimination diets do not definitively reduce allergy or colic.

Yes: Yes, there is usually no reason to avoid whole milk while you're breastfeeding. Sometimes, if your baby is particularly gassy or fussy, your pediatrician may recommend you try to cut out whole milk, but the vast majority of babies do perfectly fine with whole milk in your diet. It's a good source of calcium for you and your baby!

No: Just drink whatever milk you normally drink. Drinking whole milk doesn't really increase the fat your baby gets through the milk. It is, though, very important to stay well hydrated in order to keep up good milk supply. Make sure you are getting enough liquids throughout the day (and increase this amount if you are exercising!) aim for at least 64 ounces a day.

No: As long as you have adequate nutrition with enough healthy fats in the diet whole milk is unnecessary. Since most americans struggle with excess weight low fat or skim milk is a better alternative.

No: As others have said, there is no particular reason to prefer whole milk (though recent research suggests that choosing low fat may not lower total daily calories). There are good reasons, though, to choose organic for those who drink milk. Interesting series of studies: milk fat healthier in organic; breast milk fat healthier (compared to moms drinking conventional milk); & < eczema in babies.

No: The difference between whole milk and other milks is the fat content of the milk. Whole milk is higher in calories and fat content if you are increasing these things through other foods in your diet, then you don't need whole milk. However, if you are having difficulty increasing your calories, then going with the higher calorie options like whole milk will help you accomplish this. Keep balanced.

No: Although you should stay well hydrated and get plenty of calcium and vitamin d, low fat or skim milk is best! the type of milk you drink does not have any affect on the composition or quality of your breast milk! your body makes human milk to the perfect specifications for your baby.

No: It's not necessary. If you are not milk allergic and if your baby is not milk sensitive, you can drink low-fat milk. It can be a good source of protein, calcium and vitamin d. If you or the baby are sensitive to cow's milk, you can try alternatives.

No: Breasts create milk out of nutrients circulating in the mom's blood, so milk will be created whether or not the mom drinks any cow milk. A breast-feeding mom should eat her usual balanced diet. If she was drinking whole milk prior to pregnancy, she can continue that after pregnancy. However, the average person generally eats more fat than needed, so one should consider drinking non-fat milk.

No: It is best to stay well hydrated. To do this, you can drink a wide variety of fluids, including but not limited to whole milk. This is particularly important if either mother or baby is sensitive to dairy products.

No: Most breastfeeding mothers get plenty of calories from their diets and do not need the extra milk fat in whole milk. Eating a well balanced meal, drinking plenty of water, taking vitamin supplements, and getting rest all help your body make the best quality milk. You don't need to drink milk at all to make human milk!

No: No. It is not necessary. Low-fat milk is fine. Try to drink organic and artificial growth hormone free milk.

No: Nursing mothers need to eat a robust, healthy diet, and should continue taking their pre-natal vitamin. Cow's milk is an excellent source of calcium and vitamin d, but whole milk has cholesterol that is neither necessary nor good for you. Best to stick with skim milk--3 or more servings per day--and other non-fat or low-fat dairy products. Nursing moms need more calories--more healthy calories.

Yes: Whole milk has been getting a bad RAP latey. There is no correlation to breast feeding. It is still part of a nutritious diet for americans. When the baby is 1 year and older, whole milk is preferred.