Other mammal milks such as goat and sheep are not suitable alternatives as your baby is likely to react to these. Milk and milk products will be indicated and ' Milk ' in bold on the ingredient list, so check the labels. Most supermarkets will provide a list of their milk-free foods on request.
There's no need to avoid all products with ' soya ' in the ingredients. Only avoid the main source of soya such as soya milk and yogurts, soya desserts and cream, soya cheese and tofu. When eating out, check with the restaurant or food outlets as they have to provide allergen information by law. As a breastfeeding mum your daily calcium requirements are mg. If this is not met from your diet, then you should take a supplement that provides mg of calcium per day.
If you think your baby has had a reaction to food, call your doctor and avoid eating or drinking anything your little one can't seem to tolerate. If your baby has difficulty with feeding, try to keep a journal of exactly what you eat and drink, along with any reactions your baby had, which could help both you and your doctor pinpoint what the problem food, or foods, might be.
Although such a reaction is extremely rare, if your child has trouble breathing or has swelling of the face, call Every baby is different. Some moms may find that if they eat beans, cauliflower, or broccoli, their little ones get gassy or fussy while other babies can tolerate these foods just fine.
And some mothers can confirm that after they eat spicy foods, their babies don't seem to like the taste of their breast milk. Again, other babies may not mind if mom just enjoyed a bunch of hot chili peppers. Just like during pregnancy, nursing moms should avoid or limit their intake of fish high in mercury, since high mercury levels can damage the developing nervous system.
Also, if you notice a pattern of fussiness, gassiness, colicky behavior, etc. You may be able to get free vitamin supplements without a prescription if you're eligible for Healthy Start. You're entitled to free NHS prescriptions for 12 months after your baby is born. You will need to show a valid maternity exemption certificate to prove your entitlement.
If you did not apply for a maternity exemption certificate while you were pregnant, you can still apply at any time in the 12 months after your baby is born. You can get Healthy Start vouchers if you're pregnant or have a young child under 4 and are getting certain benefits or tax credits, or you're pregnant and under These can be spent on milk and fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables, or they can be put towards formula milk if you're not breastfeeding.
You can't use vouchers to buy fruit and veg with added fat, sugar and salt or flavourings, such as oven chips and seasoned stir fries. You can also get Healthy Start vouchers for free vitamin supplements. For more information or an application leaflet, visit the Healthy Start website, or call the helpline on If you're already receiving Healthy Start vouchers, ask your midwife or health visitor where you can exchange the vouchers for vitamins.
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Choose a location. Your breastfeeding journey. What to eat while breastfeeding You know breast milk is the best food for your baby, but what about your own nutrition during breastfeeding? Share this content. Priya Tew, UK-based registered dietitian : An award-winning nutrition professional with a degree in nutritional sciences and a Masters in dietetics, Priya is registered with the British Dietetic Association and the Health and Care Professions Council.
A mum of three, she breastfed each of her children until they were around 18 months old. Do I need to take any breastfeeding vitamins?
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