Can I Eat That While Breastfeeding? with Shelly Taft IBCLC

Have you been told to avoid certain foods while breastfeeding? Or told you have to consume more of other foods? Listen in as Shelly goes over the four most common myths about nutrition and breastfeeding.

In this episode of the Baby Pro podcast, Shelly discussed nutrition myths that leave nursing moms scratching their heads, cutting through the fog of misinformation surrounding breastfeeding diets, as she debunks the age-old tales of gassy veggies and the impact of caffeine and alcohol on milk supply. We also celebrate a monumental step forward for breastfeeding athletes with the Paris Olympics providing much-needed accommodations for nursing mothers for the first time. Whether you're an elite athlete or a mom juggling the daily hustle, our discussion on breastfeeding challenges and the power of support will resonate with you.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

• How athletes and Olympians balance motherhood and competition.

• Clarifying misconceptions about breastfeeding mothers' diets and its effects on breastfed babies.

• The difference between cluster feeding and low milk supply, offering guidance on identifying each situation.

• Concerns over gassy foods, caffeine, and alcohol consumption, and the necessity of a healthy diet for quality milk production.

• Staying hydrated for milk production and dispelling  excessive water consumption is necessary for breastfeeding.

Connect with Shelly: website: Massachusetts IBCLC | Lactation Consultant - Shelly Taft

insta: Instagram (@shellytaftibclc)

Article mentioned: 

Breastfeeding Athletes Are Finally Taken Seriously By Paris Olympics