A lot of my clients wonder if there is a list of things that should be avoided while breastfeeding, if the same list that applied during pregnancy still applies. Well, I have found the mother of all lists on this exact subject and it is so thorough that I do not need to add my own twist.

If you are looking for answers to any of the following…

-Is there a list of foods that I should avoid while breastfeeding?
- Can nursing mothers eat strong-flavored or spicy foods?
- How will eating “gassy foods” affect baby?
- Can acidic foods that mom eats be “too acid” for baby?
- Will too many sweets or increasing/decreasing fat in my diet affect breastmilk?
- Can I drink soda (diet or regular)?
- Can I drink coffee or soda that contains caffeine?
- Can I eat/drink foods containing artificial sweeteners?
- Can a nursing mother eat honey?
- Can I eat foods containing MSG (monosodium glutamate)?
- Should I be avoiding certain kinds of fish?
- Can I eat sushi?
- Can a nursing mother eat unpasteurized soft cheeses?
- Is it safe to eat peanuts and peanut butter while nursing?
- What about alcoholic beverages?

then check out this thorough and valuable resource that has been compiled by many different IBCLCs.

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