A breastfed baby receives all the substances he needs from his mother's milk. Unfortunately, he receives substances that are not particularly useful to him in the same way. Therefore, some foods should not be eaten by nursing mothers.
Some food can cause colic, allergies, and digestive problems in a child. But this does not mean at all that they should be completely abandoned - you can try to improve the quality of food. This will help if your baby is allergic to food additives, fertilizers, herbicides, and so on. It is better to buy vegetables and fruits in the village, meat and eggs from trusted sellers, choose those products where the amount of food additives is minimal.
What foods should not be eaten by a nursing mother
What should be completely excluded from the diet of a nursing mother:
- alcohol and strong coffee;
- condiments, hot sauces;
- canned food, semi-finished products;
- meat that has not undergone sufficient heat treatment.
With some products, you just need to be more careful - after eating them, carefully monitor the child's reaction. If an allergy is detected, the amount of this food should be reduced or completely abandoned. These are white bread and cow's milk, poultry, eggs, red fish and seafood, sausages and sausages, caviar, smoked meats and soybeans, red berries and fruits, mayonnaise, tomatoes, chocolate, cocoa, vacuum packed products.
The list is quite long. But it is not necessary to completely abandon these products - it is enough to make their use in moderation. This is especially true for the use of delicacies and various goodies. New foods can be tried to eat in small portions, carefully observing the child's reaction.
What can not be eaten by a nursing mother if the baby has colic
In the first three months of life, the appearance of colic in a child is the norm. But this does not mean that one should not try to reduce or prevent them. One of the causes of colic in newborns is the mother's poor diet, for example, if she eats foods that cause gas. A nursing mother should not eat food that can cause flatulence in a child:
- carbonated drinks;
- cow's milk;
- cucumbers and white cabbage;
- pears and grapes;
- beans, peas, bell peppers.
If gas-forming products are eliminated or reduced to a minimum, and the child still suffers from colic, the mother most likely needs to be treated. The reason may be that the mother lacks any enzymes to break down food, which means that the baby has problems with the complete assimilation of milk.
Proper nutrition, as well as regular consultations with a doctor, will help provide your child with quality and nutritious food.
