Happy New Year! With new year’s resolutions on our mind, our meeting, series 4: Nutrition & Weaning, discussed how to eat healthy, get the family to do the same, and how to safely lose weight while breastfeeding. So what is healthy? Which is healthier: Fresh or frozen fruits & veggies? Does dieting affect your milk supply? were some questions that we discussed and we also had a goodie bag surprise!
Many women would like to return to their pre-pregnancy weight as soon as possible after birth. It can take several months or even a year to achieve this. Part of the weight that a pregnant women gains is an “energy deposit” to meet the extra caloric demands of breastfeeding. It is consumed gradually while the mother nourishes her child.
A vegetarian diet that contains some animal derived food, such as milk, milk derivatives, or eggs is usually complete. Women who don’t eat meat, but consume dairy or eggs usually do not have problems breastfeeding. When a diet does not...
When a mother is breastfeeding, it is sensible to avoid excess in any food or drink. Moderation is key. The best guide is to “drink to thirst.” Many mothers find that they are naturally more thirsty when they are nursing.
A breastfeeding mother doesn’t require special foods to produce or increase her milk supply, nor does she need to avoid “gassy” or citrus foods.
When you have a baby, each new milestone is something that parents anticipate and celebrate. One of the big milestones during the first year is starting solid foods. Many parents are given conflicting advice about when and how to start solids.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)states “Exclusive breastfeeding is ideal nutrition and sufficient to support optimal growth and development for approximately the first 6 months after birth.”
La Leche League of Northern Arizona is a group of women who meet and support each other in their desire to feed their babies in the best possible way. We meet every month in the towns of Cottonwood and Flagstaff.
You can read more about our group here