10 foods that a breastfeeding mother should always avoid

 

 

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10 foods that a breastfeeding mother should always avoid

It is certain that you must have taken full care of your eating habits during pregnancy and now that you have become the mother of a child, it does not mean that you should start being careless about your eating habits.It is very important for a lactating mother to have a balanced and nutrient-rich diet because whatever you take as food during this time, your baby absorbs the nutrients through breastfeeding. It is very important for a lactating mother to know what to eat and what not to eat during this time.

There are some food items which are rich in nutrients but a lactating mother has to completely avoid such things. So, in this blog, let us tell you about those 10 food items which a lactating mother should not consume at all.

Which foods should a lactating mother avoid?

You should understand that whatever you eat or drink during this time has a direct impact on your baby. Now, if you eat some items which cause gas problem, then your baby may also feel pain in the stomach due to gas. And due to this, your baby may feel uncomfortable and as a result he may start crying, you do not understand why your baby is crying so much today?

Broccoli( ब्रोकली ) -

Breastfeeding mothers should avoid consuming broccoli. You might be shocked to know that you should avoid broccoli because you have been considering it rich in nutrients. It is absolutely true that broccoli is a food rich in nutrients, but if you eat broccoli, it affects the child as well and due to nervousness, the child may also get stomach ache. If you have to eat broccoli during this time, then consume it in small quantities. Instead of eating raw broccoli, if you cook it properly and eat it, it will not affect your baby.

sour fruits( खट्टे फल ) -

A lactating mother should also avoid sour fruits. The reason for this is that Vitamin C is found in large quantities in sour fruits and due to this, more acid is produced in the mother's milk. Due to these reasons, the child's stomach may get upset. Consuming foods that contain a lot of fiber or sugar and cause gas can also cause gas in the baby's stomach after breastfeeding. Not only this, the baby may also have to face digestive problems. Now you must be wondering what should be done to supply Vitamin C in the body, then the answer is that you can eat papaya instead of citrus fruits. Papaya can be beneficial for you during this time.

Coffee( कॉफी ) -

We can understand that during pregnancy you had controlled your coffee drinking habits and now after pregnancy you want to drink coffee to your heart's content but wait, you should wait for a few more days to fulfill this hobby of yours. . The reason for this is that the caffeine found in coffee gets mixed into mother's milk and due to this your baby may have to face problems like irritability and lack of sleep.

Garlic( लहसुन ) -

Garlic has a hot nature and can prove harmful for your baby. The smell of garlic can also cause problems for your baby. If you consume garlic, its smell remains present in milk even 2 hours after eating it. Therefore, we suggest that it would be better if you consume less garlic these days.

peppermint( पुदीना )-

There are many benefits of mint and we all are crazy about mint chutney, but in this time you need to avoid it because mint can reduce milk production. Therefore, a lactating mother should avoid consuming mint-rich tea, chutney or mint in any form.

Maize( मक्का ) -

In many circumstances, it has been found that the child is allergic to corn. Although it may take time to investigate whether your baby is allergic to corn or not, as a precaution, the mother should avoid consuming corn.

Chocolate( चॉकलेट ) -

Who doesn't like chocolate, but you must be aware that caffeine from coffee is used during the process of making chocolate. And as we have told you above that even a small amount of caffeine can harm the baby, so it would be better if you stay away from chocolate for a few days.

Beans( राजमा ) -

As soon as we hear the name of Rajma-rice, we feel like eating it, but eating Rajma causes gas in the stomach. So keeping this in mind, you should not consume kidney beans at present.

radish( मूली ) and cabbage( पत्ता गोभी ) -

If radish and cabbage are kept in your fridge, then remove them now because a lactating mother should avoid these two things during this time. Radish and cabbage not only create gas in the stomach but can also cause digestive problems to your baby.

Groundnut( मूंगफली ) -

Eating peanuts can also cause allergy. The mother should keep distance from those foods which can cause allergy to the child.

What things should be kept in mind while breastfeeding? 

Every mother who is breastfeeding her newborn must follow some of the precautions given here. Must read...

• When you are breastfeeding, keep some  beverages with you like water, milk or fruit juice.

• During breastfeeding, a hormone called oxytocin is released in your body and due to  this you start feeling thirsty.

•You must drink water before breastfeeding and even after this, if you feel thirsty then    keep drinking water.

 

•Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables

•Eat foods rich in protein, calcium and iron

•If you ever feel like eating something spicy, you can eat it in small quantities but after that  definitely drink celery and fennel water. Your  baby will not have stomach ache because of  this remedy

 Overall, you should avoid those food items which are likely to cause acidity or gas formation.