Breast Feeding Question
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Topic: Breast Feeding Question
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Subject: Breast Feeding Question
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 10:34am
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What are some foods to avoid while breastfeeding? I know not to have spicey foods and such but is there anything else?
Also what foods can I eat to make my milk supply better? I am eating like a pig, and as soon as I start feeding I want food and drink! Its crazy how much Im eating! lol so I want to make sure I eat the right foods, cos at the moment Im craving junk food! ------------- |
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 10:54am
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Bananas are great for breastfeeding. As for what to stay away from you will work it out if Caden doesn't like it. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Mum2ET
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 11:10am
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I have heard chocolate affects some b/f babies.....but luckily I haven't had to avoid any foods while feeding Ella. It's probably just a matter of trial and error. ------------- Mum to Ella (5) and Tom (2) |
Posted By: Snickerdoodle
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 11:10am
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Amazing how much you eat, eh?
I remember sitting down to dinner with my Dad and eating twice as much as him AND a piece of cake for dessert 
I agree with Becks.. Bananas are great. Caden will soon tell you what agrees and what doesn't. I couldn't have anything carbonated as it gave Hannah horrendous wind. Chocolate bunged her up and junk food (especially Cheezels - I'd assume it was the evil additives and colouring) made her irritable. But once she hit 12 weeks I could eat anything again. But spicey food didn't seem to interfere with her.. My rule of thumb was; If it makes ME gassy and bloated, avoid it until she can burp on her own  ------------- 
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Posted By: MonicaMouse
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 11:25am
My MW suggested avoiding 'real' orange juice, and excessive chocolate - oh and cabbage and carbonated drinks. Once Blair was older I reintroduced some these to my diet - not the excessive chocolate just some . Like the others have suggested, if you notice a difference in bubs, stay away for a bit
Milk supply foods, I found the fudge really good, I bumped the recipe ages ago, will see if I can find it again ------------- 
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 12:18pm
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Things that didn't agree with Harry:
curry onion chocolate oranges/oj cabbage That's all I can think of at the mo. But my goodness I had butter chicken one night thinking it would be ok cos it wasn't spicy.. I had such an upset bubba the next day! I felt so bad. And oj made him have the worst ever rash on his face. Just make sure you drink lots and have lots of protein. There is a thread I will bump up for you about food to eat to increase the milk supply, it's called "breast milk" I think. I find a great snack is yoghurt with a banana cut up in it - filling, yummy, and good energy. ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: CuriousG
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 12:25pm
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I was pretty lucky - the only thing I had to avoid was chinese meals. They affected DD something shocking! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 1:38pm
cool, thanks for the advice ladies
I saw my midwife today and she said to have complan with a banana in it so gonna do that. Caden is having really good feeds but has only gained 50gm in 6 days, she isnt worried though cos he is happy and alet and healthy and he feels heavier. Im just wondering if my milk isnt....fatty enough.. ------------- |
Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 1:52pm
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Bananas and complan work very well. I also lived on nuts and ate heaps of yoghurt and I had a fantastic supply of fatty milk!
I didn't avoid any food at all and Lauren was fine, although now she is fully allergic to apples and her exzema flared up majorly when I ate apples, so in the last few months of b/f I had to give up my favourite fruit! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 1:52pm
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Oh and I ate like a pig too, I ate constantly! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 2:04pm
it is fatty enough, I promise. Just make sure you are eating a good meal, lots of bananas and nuts (almonds) are great for milk supply. Make sure he is getting all of one side before you offer him the other side, that way he is getting the nice rich fatty hind milk. Drink lots of water and take a snack and drink with you when you are feeding if you can. ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
CadensMum wrote:Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 2:05pm
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Oh yeah and you don't need to change your diet, but you might wnat to avoid orange juice, pineapple juice, chocolate and garlic. Brassica family can make windy babies as well (brocc, cabbage, leeks, onion, cauli) ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 2:05pm
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Almonds are great. Comlan can be a good supplement too and you can get a lactose free one if you need to. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 3:05pm
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I was gonna say almonds. Nuts in general for the protein but you should avoid nuts if there is any history of allergies.
Lots and lots and lots of water! How's the feeding going? |
Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 3:55pm
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I got told by plunket to avoid tomatoedishes, broccoli, cauliflour, kidney beans, bok choi, onions/leeks, cabbage and soft drinks for the first 10 weeks. After that you can reintroduce these foods in moderation. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: my2girls
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 4:54pm
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Here is a recipe i use and it really boosts my milk supply. Its the rolled oats and nuts that do the boosting! and they tast so yummy
Breastfeeding biscuits 1/2 c butter 1/2 c white sugar 1/2 c brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 egg cream all the above together Then add 1 c flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 1/4 c rolled oats. 1/2 c chocolate chips 3/4 c chopped nuts (mixed nuts taste the best) 2TBSP coconut 1/4 cup rasins or dride fruit. and mix. You should end up with a biscuit dough that can be rolled into small balls - if too sticky, add more flour or coconut or rolled oats Bake for 10-12 minutes at 180 degrees. Makes about 30 cookies. Recipe can be halved or doubled easily. |
Posted By: LJsmum
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 7:02pm
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those biscuits sound yummy!!
Just like everyone else said avoid onions, spring onions and i avoided caffine( fizzy drinks, tea, coffee, chocolate) that's because i did during preganacy . My naturolpath said to drink hepas of water and eat protein at every meal so eggs, fish, chicken, meat and beans and lentils. I tried to eat an egg every day and chesse for protein. Your milk is fatty enough so don't even think about it! I ate heaps and you need to, to boost milk supply. Snacking on dried fruit, nuts and seeds ( pumpkin, sunflower) is great too. -------------  
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Posted By: pikelets
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 7:43pm
LOL - DH said to me last night after dinner "Man you can eat!" I was almost licking the plate by the end. I just don't seem to get full anymore! 
I eat anything even spicy foods and it doesn't seem to affect DS. I don't eat alot of it mind you. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 8:52pm
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My MW said that babies tend to get used to what you are eating, after all there are BF babies all around the world whose Mother's live on curries etc. But she did say that some babies when they are younger can get windy when you eat certain foods, and mentioned in particular things like cabbage and that, as well as chocolate and orange juice.
One of my friends that is BF has tried heaps of different things, and has found that her baby super-power-chucks when she eats anything that has dairy in it, as well as paprika *random* and something else but I can't remember. So I guess it's different for all babies!! ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 8:54pm
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Oh and as everyone else said, eat lots of protein (yoghurt/banana/milk/cheese/eggs/nuts/lentils etc). and drink heaps of water to keep your milk supply up. ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 10:04pm
Actually drinking water is one thing ive been slack on since having caden I must start drinking it again, I usually always have my water bottle but I lost it when I was in labour, I have no idea where it is lol------------- |
Posted By: Neeks
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 11:04pm
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Brocolli gave Keziah the farts LOL but as soon as I cut it out of my diet it took a while to go away but it eventually did!!! -------------  
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