Foods to Avoid When Breastfeeding

When breastfeeding, certain foods that you eat can make your baby gassy and more likely to cry. Here are some foods that you may want to skip when nursing:

Gassy vegetables like onions, cabbage, garlic, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumbers and peppers
Dairy – milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.
Spicy foods made with spices like cinnamon, curry or hot peppers
Citrus fruit like oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit
Strawberries
Pineapple
Fruits that have a laxative effect, such as cherries or prunes

Also, don’t have too much caffeine or it may keep your baby from sleeping.

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