According to breastfeeding.com, new mothers don't need to worry to much about what they eat while they breastfeed. Breastfeeding.com further reports that it is uncommon for a baby to have gas as a result of what the mother has eaten. However, a mother may find her baby fussier and gassy after she has ingested certain foods. Eliminating the food from her diet for a week's time and then re-introducing it and noting any changes is a good way to try and figure out if the food is offensive.
Vegetables
Some breastfeeding moms may find that their baby's experience symptoms of colic or fussy, gassy behavior after they eat certain vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and turnips and then feeding their baby. If after eliminating and reintroducing those foods, there is still a problem, consider eliminating those foods until the baby is older. Consult a health care provider before drastically changing a diet plan.
Dairy Products
Babycenter.com reports that dairy products like cow's milk, cheese and yogurt can cause an allergic reaction in a breastfed baby. This reaction is rare, but it is important to investigate. Breastfeeding mothers should consult a health care provider before making any drastic changes, such as eliminating whole food groups, from their diet.
Peanuts and Other Allergens
Proteins from peanuts, a commonly known allergen, may be absorbed into the breastfeeding mother's milk. Regardless, peanuts are considered safe for breastfeeding, and pregnant, mothers to eat. According to the La Leche League International, if there is a known allergy history, it may be best to avoid those foods during breastfeeding. If a breastfeeding mother notices a reaction from her baby after ingesting the potential allergen, it's best to remove that food from the diet. Before making drastic changes to her diet, a breastfeeding mother should consult a health care provider about allergy concerns for her baby.
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