Mothers are often told that their fussy or gassy babies are ‘lactose intolerant’, but this is rarely the case. Lactose intolerance has become a catch all label for any baby who is fussy, or gassy, or has any kind of intestinal upset. Formula companies love to use this label to their advantage, with ads for products like “Similac Sensitive®: …
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Ask Anne… Question: Does caffeine get into breast milk? If it affects the baby, how long would it take for it to get into my milk? My 9 week old baby nurses often, and is happy and gaining weight well. Answer: I think that you can have a cup of coffee or a coke without thinking twice about it. Studies …
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Ask Anne… Question: How long does it take for food I eat to get into my breast milk? If I have chicken, rice and a salad for dinner, then when would I expect to have that show up in my milk? Answer: I can’t tell you exactly how long it takes for the food you eat to affect your breast milk, because there are so many variables involved, including how often you nurse, the type of food you eat, and your individual body chemistry and metabolism. An average (and this is only an …
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The majority of mothers are aware of the importance of eating nutritious foods while they are expecting a baby. Assuming that you ate an adequate diet while you were pregnant, you can produce plenty of milk for your baby by keeping up this motivation and making sure that you continue your healthy eating patterns during lactation. While you should attempt …
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