Breast feeding rules?

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Does anyone have a good website or reference online that gives a general guideline of a “breastfeeding diet” that they’ve actually used? My mom has been my only “guideline” and as of right now, I am gonna be surviving on very little if she’s right. (Apparently, everything I eat will affect and give my baby tummy aches 🤷🏻‍♀️)

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Kellymom

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You should be able to get the right information and guidance you need from your health provider. They will tell you and help you with any breastfeeding questions you may have

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Ask your doctor about referring you to the lactation specialist! I’m sure hospital will have you meet with them anyway before you go home! Ask questions! I’m not sure about books or websites outside of the doctor so hopefully someone can help you out with that! Good luck 🤞🏼🤞🏼

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Eat whatever you want.  If baby has issues, then start cutting things out, starting with dairy normally.  I'd talk to your pedi before cutting anything out though, just in case what baby experiences is normal for their age (their tummies aren't used to having to digest anything, so it takes a little while to regulate anyway). There are still meds that you can't take (some pregnancy safe ones aren't great in breastfeeding, like Benadryl because it can lessen your supply).  Kellymon is a great resource.

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Eat what you want to eat. If baby acts fussy or is super gassy you kinda comb through your diet to try and find what could be bothering baby. With my second I never had any issues with any food. I could eat whatever I wanted. With my third the only thing I couldn’t eat/drink was caffeinated sodas. Not quite sure why but she would lose it for like a day and a half after I drank a coke or something. Sprites and non caffeinated drinks didn’t bother her though. After a few months I would try again and if the same thing happened Id wait a few months before trying again. I think around 6 months it stopped bothering her. I definitely wouldn’t just be super strict from the get go. I’d just see what happens with baby.

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Try not to stress!  A lot of it (at least for me) was trial and error and for the most part I ate fairly normally - adding some calories and snacks as needed as there were definitely times I would get super hungry- and if you see patterns of your baby not tolerating or responding well- keeping track of what you ate that day & eliminating it to see if it makes a difference.  Many women don’t have to alter much if you’re already eating a well balanced diet, but you may find your baby has an issue with something like dairy, or spicy foods, etc.  You obviously won’t know til they’re here, so don’t worry!  Making sure you’re super hydrated, and certain lactation boosting foods and supplements can help with milk supply - and it’s always helpful to find a lactation consultant in advance so if you need one you’re not researching in a panic situation.  Of course also, just like pregnancy drugs and alcohol transfer to breast milk as well.  My LC always said if you wouldn’t drive a car, don’t breastfeed your baby :)

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