13 Foods to Avoid While Breastfeeding [Tips for a Happy, Healthy Baby]

Congratulations on the new baby, and even bigger pat on the back for choosing to breastfeed your baby.

Breastfeeding is the best gift you can give baby, for optimal health and wellbeing, both now laying the foundation for years to come. Not only is breastfeeding good for your baby’s health, but it also provides a bonding and promotes that feeling of security and healthy attachment.

But breastfeeding can be tough too! It’s not all roses and sunshine. One of the things you may not have foreseen is how your diet may be affecting your breastmilk. That’s why we put together this video resource, as well a downloadable sheet to help you with any breastfeeding issues you may be dealing with, as it relates to the kinds of foods you’re consuming.

In this video you’ll see 13 food to avoid in 4 categories. This doesn’t mean that you should avoid all of these foods and beverages on the list necessarily, but you should at least be aware of them and the possible issues that may arise. If you’re currently struggling with a fussy baby, you may want to consider eliminating certain foods from your diet to find the culprit.

We also have a downloadable resource of 29 Foods that you should be aware of.