Although I had 3 completely different experiences with breastfeeding, there’s one thing–across the board– that was essential to my breastfeeding success—proper nutrition!
Now, you may think this would be a no-brainer for me, being a dietitian and all, but when you’re sleep deprived and emotionally and physically drained, your brain isn’t performing so well. So for all of you sleep-deprived b-feeding mommas out there, I’ve got your back!
First of all, it’s important to keep a few things top of mind when choosing nutritious snacks while you’re breastfeeding…
-You’ll likely be hungrier than normal when you’re breastfeeding, so it’s important to listen to your body and eat accordingly. I found it helpful to make sure that I had snacks in between meals and that they were filling and nutritious, which means that they contain some protein, dietary fat, and fibre as well as vitamins and minerals.
-Snacks need to be easy to make and or grab
-AND They need to be portable and eaten with one hand only
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