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is no scientific evidence to suggest that the diet of the
breast-feeding mother have any effect on the behavior or comfort
of her newborn baby.
There is, however, an enormous amount of empirical knowledge, based
on experience and observation, to suggest otherwise.
The elimination of certain fruits and vegetables for the first
six weeks will help prevent colic. These foods are listed below.
It takes six to eight weeks for the baby's digestive system to fully
mature.
Alcohol and coffee should be avoided while breast-feeding as they
pass through the milk to the baby. Other foods on the list can be
introduced slowly from when your baby is six weeks old.
Some babies will tolerate raw garlic and spicy foods sooner than
others will.
Foods to avoid for the first 6 weeks:
| Fruits |
Vegetables |
Miscellaneous |
Mangoes
Berries
Melons
Grapes
Oranges
Lemons
Stone fruits
Pineapple
Strawberries |
Broccoli
Cabbage
Brussel sprouts
Peas
Cucumber
Capsicum
Lettuce
Tomato
Radishes
Cauliflower
Lentils
Raw onion |
Strong herbs and spices. (Cayenne, chili, oregano, thyme,
marjoram, sage, rosemary)
Brewers yeast
Tea
Coffee
Chocolate
Alcohol |
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"Just wanted to let you know that I ate according to the list of food and that it helped enormously!
When I had my first baby (9 years ago), I was told I could eat anything. My
first 2 babies cried a lot every evening for 12 weeks. I decided to try
avoiding certain foods/drinks with my third & last baby and she hardly ever
cried. I am convinced it had to do with what I ate. (and what I didn't eat)
As I was emailing my sister (who's having a baby soon) your link and
the list of food, I thought it would be nice to let you know too how helpful it was."
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Foods to be eaten freely during the first six weeks:
| Fruits |
Vegetables |
Whole Grains |
Dairy Products |
Miscellaneous |
Apples
Custard Apples
Paw-paw
Pears
Bananas
Avocado
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Asparagus
Beetroot
Carrots
Celery
Eggplant
Pumpkin
Potato
Zucchini
Corn
Mushrooms
Turnips
Parsnips
Onions (well cooked) |
Rice
Rye
Rolled Oats
Barley
Millet
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Cottage cheese
Ricotta cheese
Milk
Yoghurt |
Sprouts
Buckwheat
Tofu
Honey
Cold pressed oils
Parsley
Miso
Tamari
Dandelion coffee
Chamomile tea
Fennel tea
Cardarmon tea
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It is worth mentioning that colic and reflux are two different
conditions and should not be confused. Colic does not usually extend
beyond six weeks in most babies. The elimination of the recommended
foods does not appear to help the baby with diagnosed reflux.
Article prepared by Akal Khalsa
Akal Khalsa is a Sydney based midwife and provides midwifery
services including: homebirths, pre-conception consultations, childbirth
preparation, nutritional advise and breastfeeding support.
For more information Contact Akal.
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