You may have been fretting over what not to eat and drink during the past nine months. You may also have been consuming foods that you would generally avoid, just because your baby was craving for it. But now that you are nursing, you need to be more cautious.
There are some foods you most definitely should avoid during breastfeeding. Dr Swapna Misra, senior consultant, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Fortis Hospital, Mohali, says, “Breastfeeding mothers should eat healthy and exercise daily. Eating healthy, however, does not mean eating something special. It means that you should include green vegetables, fresh fruits, soups, proteins and plenty of fluids in your diet.”
And what must you avoid? Take a look at the 11 foods you should avoid during breastfeeding.