What to pay attention to in breastfeeding diet

The following types of food should not be eaten by nursing mothers: 1. Spicy foods and caffeine Onions, garlic and other spicy foods should be avoided as they can cause diarrhea or flatulence in babies. This is because these foods are absorbed by the mother’s digestive system and can change the taste and acidity of the milk. If a food is noted to upset the infant’s stomach, do not eat it. Breastfeeding should not eat caffeinated beverages, otherwise it will affect the infant. 2, will inhibit the secretion of milk food In order to their own health and the baby’s health, should avoid ingesting certain foods that will affect the secretion of milk or some special hobbies of individuals, so as not to destroy the effect of good feeding. Such as leeks, malt, ginseng, etc., these are foods that inhibit lactation. 3, only calorie-containing foods In the breastfeeding stage try not to eat greasy or sweet foods, such as fried potato chips, sugar and cakes to replace a reasonable diet. Because these foods usually contain high calories, but lack of nutrition, can only provide a short period of energy. 4. Drugs and alcohol Drugs and alcohol can enter the bloodstream and enter the baby’s body through breast milk. Therefore, attention should be paid to the contraindications of drugs, breastfeeding can not drink. 5, cigarettes and tobacco If the mother still smokes during breastfeeding, nicotine will soon appear in the milk absorbed by the baby. 6, will lead to allergies during breastfeeding of newborns, the mother had better not eat sea fish, shrimp and other foods to avoid inducing eczema, especially for babies whose parents have a history of allergies, the mother should be more careful to eat seafood during breastfeeding. Sometimes newborns can have some allergies. Postpartum mothers may want to observe their babies for red rashes on the skin and evaluate their own diet as a reference for early detection and early treatment.