Diet while breastfeeding?

Question

I am 5 weeks post partum and I really want to start trying to get my old shape back. I have 30lbs to lose! I have started working out but I was wondering what I should eat and not eat while breast feeding. For example I read that lettuce & tomatoes give baby gas, so are salads out of the question??! What are some meal ideas that worked for you that are both nutritious & healthy while not too fattening?

Answer

I eat oatmeal everyday. It's good for you and helps with milk production. I've haven't heard of lettuce giving babies gas... But you could always make your salads with baby spinach.

Answer

Try adding more fruits and vegetables to every meal and snack, instead of a true diet. You still need calories to breast feed and heal and recover from pregnancy and birth. Plus you probably aren't sleeping like you want to! Just be gentle with yourself. Drinking water and taking walks for example.

Answer

I wouldn't try and rule out foods until you try them to see if it would cause an adverse reaction. I didn't limit myself with my first, and I'm not with my second either and never had any problems. Lots of the supposed gassy foods (broccoli, cabbage, etc) only cause gas in us because of their breakdown in our intestines and that doesn't carry into breastmilk (at least from what I've read). I would just say give everything a try!

Diet while breastfeeding?

The Top Baby Tracker App: Embrace New Beginnings with Tender Care

The Top Fertility Tracker App: Your Path to Achieving Pregnancy

The Top Pregnancy App: Nurturing Your Journey to Motherhood

The Top Period Tracker for Empowering Your Menstrual Health Journey