Breast feeding

Tips for women during breast feeding

• Do not smoke or drink any alcohol, and continue to limit your caffeine consumption.   Through the breast milk, caffeine, nicotine and alcohol can also affect the baby.

• Drink 2 to 3 liters of water each day.

• Oily fish can now be eaten 3x per week.

• If the baby has indigestion or gas, avoid or reduce eating the following:

    - Strongly spiced foods containing chili powder, curry powder or cumin

    - Gas-producing vegetables such as broccoli, brussels sprouts,
       cabbage, cauliflower, onions, garlic, peppers or turnips

    - Citrus fruits such as grapefruits, lemons, limes, oranges or
       tangerines

    - Milk, Soya, eggs, fish, corn, chocolate, peanuts or other nuts