First of all, how old is your baby?
Second, it's extraordinarily rare for something that you eat to bother the baby. It's more likely that something else was bothering the baby--like a trapped air bubble. The only things I had to avoid was chocolate, which contains caffeine that both I and my young babies are sensitive to--but only for about 3 months. Your milk is NOT made out of what is in your stomach--at least not directly. Your milk is part of your circulatory system--that's why it's what gets into your bloodstream that makes a difference, not what is in your digestive system.
It's more likely that she's not getting burped enough, or that it's something she will grow out of in a couple weeks. The younger baby is, the harder time they have with everything because their systems are not as developed--especially when they are early.
Have you tried mylicon drops? My first needed them. My first also needed to be burped more often, I would need to pull him off after the first letdown and burp him. Sometimes you have a foremilk/hindmilk imbalance that can affect the way that baby processes your milk--does your baby have green stools or arch her back, seem to sputter when she nurses during letdown? Those can be signs that you have an overactive letdown, with a milk imbalance, which can irritate baby but is easily solved.
ETA: Like Mystic said, what kind of stupid hospital is that? If I had the name of that hospital, it would take me about 2 seconds to call them up and give them a piece of my mind.
This kind of ridiculous limitations given to nursing moms is not only wrong, it is potentially harmful and life-threatening. The number one reason that women fail in nursing is poor support--particularly by medical professionals. That hospital ought to be ashamed of itself. I'd like to walk around and smack some of those nurses. If you have the chance, call your local la leche league and explain what the hospital has done, they might be able to shine light on those practices and get them to stop handing out stupid, stupid information.
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From the link below:
Are there any foods that I should avoid while I’m breastfeeding?
* There are NO foods that you should avoid simply because you are breastfeeding. It is generally recommended that a nursing mother eat whatever she likes, whenever she likes, in the amounts that she likes and continue to do this unless baby has an obvious reaction to a particular food.
* It's suggested that everyone, particularly pregnant and nursing mothers, avoid eating certain types of fish that are typically high in mercury.
* It is a good idea to restrict caffeine and alcohol to a certain extent, but it is rarely necessary to eliminate them.
* Some food proteins (such as cow's milk protein or peanut protein) do pass into mother's milk. If there is a history of food allergies in your family, you may wish to limit or eliminate the allergens common in your family.
* Any baby might react to a particular food (although this is not very common). If baby has an obvious reaction every time you eat a certain food, it may be helpful to eliminate that food from your diet. For more information, see Dairy and other Food Sensitivities in Breastfed Babies.
2007-12-26 08:41:32
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answered by maegs33 6
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You can pretty much eat anything that doesn't bother baby. You just need to figure out what those things are. A well balanced diet goes a long way for you and your baby. If greasy pizza bothers baby then look for a healthier pizza (homemade is great, is less greasy and doesn't bother my baby at all) You can't try something one time and automatically assume it upset your baby's tummy. Eventually after several times trying something if it still bothers baby's belly then you can assume it was in fact that particular food. I'm nursing a 4 week old and so far the only thing that bothers her tummy is green veggies. Like I said just look for healthier versions of your favorite foods rather than cutting them out completely. Chances are its just how some foods are made (greasy, and unhealthy..especially take out) that is bothering your child.
2007-12-26 16:43:51
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answered by Piparis 5
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Jesus what hospital did you go to? One that has a time warp to the 1950s? In general there are no foods all women should avoid just because they are nursing. The only thing you should really limit are: alcohol & fish high in mercury. And I said LIMIT, not "never ever drink and never ever eat fish"
Studies have shown that babies drink MORE milk when mom consumes garlic vs a placebo. Most babies like garlic. http://parenting.ivillage.com/newborn/nbreastfeed/0,,3x86,00.html
Cultures who traditionally eat far spicier foods than we do do not have the idea that nursing women must eat bland foods and they have lower rates of colic and less fussy babies in general.
Fried and greasy foods are fine in moderation, but there is a kernel of truth to this. The kind of fat in your milk can be effected by the kind of fat in your diet, so healthy eating is a good plan (but isn't it always)? http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/milk/change-milkfat.html
If you have a family history of allergies or allergic disorders you *may* want to avoid certain proteins such as peanut, dairy and soy which are passed through breastmilk. The evidence that this causes allergies or an allergic reaction is just strating to be studied.
2007-12-26 17:09:24
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answered by Anonymous
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holy crap... what year was your daughter born??? whoever told you that must have been insane or reading out of books written in the 1940s or 50s!!!
the only one I can see that would be remotely of concern is fish... and that's just the high mercury fish that we should all beware of eating too much of... but in the normal diet of once or twice a week, even the high mercury fish shouldn't be a problem, unless you like to eat shark or swordfish everyother day!!
there is no off limit foods honey... really... IF, and I really mean IF your daughter is extra gassy because of something you ate, it's usually a protein that is traveling through your blood and into your milk that does not agree w/ her... the primary suspects are dairy, soy, wheat, eggs, & nuts.
I ate everything on your list some like garlic and tomato sauce I ate every day... if it's not dessert, I put garlic in it!! and the only thing my daughter had issue with was wheat, whole grain wheat products. if I had too much, like more than one small serving a day, she'd be gassy and miserable. but all I did was keep a food diary for 2 weeks. logged my food and her mood throughout each day. it was obvious that on the days I ate whole wheat more than once it affected her. once I limited how much of it I ate, we were fine!!!
if I had to give up garlic, I may not have been able to do it for 18 months!! (kidding, I'm sure I would have, I just would have been really, really mad)
print some of this stuff up and mail it to the hospital, tell them they need to update their information, they're very very wrong!!
http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/mom/mom-foods.html
2007-12-26 19:18:52
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answered by Tanya 6
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What maegs33 and mystic_eye said. Throw that ridiculous piece of paper out.
And I do mean _ridiculous_ -- that's one of the crazier breastfeeding things I've heard of.
Eat what it pleases you to eat, and enjoy your baby and relax and enjoy nursing. Breastfeeding is a nice, natural thing that works best when you do exactly what comes naturally and don't worry about it. If nobody had told you to avoid those foods, it never would've occurred to you to do so -- that's what I mean by 'what comes naturally.'
I pigged out at an all-you-can-eat Indian restaurant, eating the spiciest curries, when my daughter was just a couple of weeks old. I (vegetarian) eat a lot of broccoli, beans, and other things that show up on these crazy 'don't eat this' lists. It's just not a problem. Keep in mind that your baby 'ate' what you ate while you were pregnant...
2007-12-26 17:50:15
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answered by Anonymous
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My goodness you do not have to have a "special diet" to nurse.
It's a myth totally, that's not how breastmilk works, she is probably going to be gassy anyhow, get mycilin gas drops and forget the silly people who tell you to have a strict diet while nursing.
Follow the link they have great information on breastfeeding. you don't have to worry so much about what you eat.
Hun the doctors at the hospital are not lactation specialist, they have no clue! Throw that list away and eat what you want baby will be fine!
2007-12-26 16:43:18
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answered by liv t 4
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No fish or salad? No oranges? No garlic? No peanut butter? I've never heard that. Sure some of your foods MAY affect your breast milk, it doesn't mean that they will. It depends on how your body metabolizes food. My daughter never seemed affected by what I ate. But each baby has different sensitivities.
You can try anything, key is not to over due any one thing...always eat a well balanced diet.
2007-12-26 16:42:40
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answered by gypsy g 7
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I've heard that some foods may change the taste of your milk (like cauliflower and broccoli). But I have never seen a list like this!!! You can eat WHATEVER you want while nursing. The only things that you should limit are caffeine (no more than 2 cups of coffee or soda a day) and alcohol.
2007-12-26 16:48:31
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answered by casper 5
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I am breastfeeding my youngest who is 6months and i am pregnant now, i would like to feed my child until about 18months so that means i would be breastfeeding two children at once!!
At the moment i breastfeed regularly,(sometimes the 3year old gets a bit jealous!!) make sure you drink lots of water, eat apples, meat, melon and vegetables.
I always make sure i have a glass of water close by whilst feeding, which is recommended.
Good Luck!!
2007-12-26 16:43:47
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answered by Xx..Hope's Mummy..xX 1
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I have never heard of such a list. I am currently breastfeeding my 5 month old and I eat everything that i used to eat. I do still watch out for ruffage, like salads and brocolli, I try not to eat as much b/c that makes my stomach upset and makes her gassy. But i still eat chocolate and peanut butter and greasy foods like pizza and fries and all that.
2007-12-26 16:39:26
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answered by DolphinFan02 4
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