Comments on: Monday Musings: How Much Do You Emphasize Healthy Eating in Your Home?

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Foodie Fridays: The New Juice | Breastfeeding Moms Unite — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:25:07 +0000

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By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:22:09 +0000

I totally agree with Amber that it’s been the introduction of solid foods, and not breastfeeding, that have cleaned up my diet. Now that my 14-month old daughter eats what we eat (and, indeed, gets FURIOUS if we eat something and don’t share), I can’t get away with eating brownies for breakfast! And I don’t want her to be addicted to processed and junk foods the way I always have been. So she eats mostly fruits, vegetables, and eggs from the farmer’s market, all organic, and now we do, too! I won’t put anything into her body that’s junky (this includes meat/chicken from commercial feedlots), so we kind of have to follow suit. And it has been great! We don’t shun fat or sugar, we just eat only things that are very pure and whole. I have to say, I am really grateful to parenthood for FINALLY getting me to eat healthy (lord KNOWS I did not eat healthy during pregnancy or early days of breastfeeding–and my robust child has always been the picture of health, anyway).

By: Cave Mother

Cave Mother — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:56:25 +0000

I eat pretty healthily but I have to admit to drinking alcohol whilst breastfeeding. Do other people do this? I have read that it only a small amount transfers into the milk, so if I only have one small glass of wine or beer then it doesn’t do my baby any harm. Even La Leche League say it’s OK to drink a little whilst breastfeeding – and I trust them (and it might even help to get baby off the sleep in the evening ). Am I really bad?

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By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:18:04 +0000

I try to maintain a healthy diet even when I’m not pregnant or nursing. However, I do indulge in many treats – I just try to be balanced.

I will admit though: there are some days where I know I don’t drink enough water or get enough caleroies. But I try to keep these days to a minimum.

As for our milk affecting baby, it’s interesting because I was just discussing this with my docter – he was telling me that what a women eats while nursing DOES affect baby – because babies fat cells are developed early, mothers diet, if poor, will lead to problems for the infant – and down the road could be link to obesity. Interesting stuff, but I could see the link (although, this is more of a weight issue, I’m not sure if would affect the antibodies/immune benefits)

Great post- thanks for reminding me to look at my diet – and I do need more fruits and veggies!

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