If eating less during breastfeeding leads to nutritional deficiencies, it will affect milk production, but breastfeeding women who eat less once in a while or have other foods to replace them without nutritional deficiencies will generally not affect their milk production.
The nutritional status of a lactating woman is the basis of lactation. If a lactating woman eats less resulting in malnutrition, it may not only reduce the amount of milk secreted, but also lower the quality of milk, which is detrimental to the health of the baby. In addition, if a lactating woman eats less resulting in malnutrition, it is also not conducive to the recovery of the functions of body organs and systems.
However, if a breastfeeding woman occasionally eats less or substitutes other nutritious food, it does not lead to malnutrition and generally does not affect milk production.
It should be noted that breastfeeding women should pay attention to nutrition throughout the breastfeeding period, and food can be diversified, but excessive consumption of certain foods should be avoided. It is also recommended that breastfeeding women avoid smoking and alcohol, and avoid strong tea and coffee.