Mom's Needs and Benefits While Breastfeeding

What should breastfeeding moms eat to maintain a healthy milk supply? There are so many myths and wives' tales about what breastfeeding mothers can and cannot eat. Here we learn about her true nutritional needs.

How do you handle your workouts as a breastfeeding mom? How do you deal with leaking breasts and filling up? What bra do you wear? Tell all!

Discussion on the mother's needs while breastfeeding

Can you have an alcoholic beverage if you're breastfeeding? How much alcohol is passed through breast milk? What are the effects on the baby if you have a drink while you're breastfeeding? Do you have to pump and dump your breast milk after having a drink?

Can or should you smoke cigarettes when you're breastfeeding? What are the risks and health hazards of smoking while you're breastfeeding?

Can or should you get a flu shot while you're breastfeeding? Is it safe?

It is vmportant, aside from eating a healthy, well-balanced diet, to exercise when you're breastfeeding. But what about training for a marathon? It is possible for a breastfeeding mother to do so?

Is it necessary to sleep in a nursing bra when you're breastfeeding? Are there other options?

Aside from sitting, what else can you do while you're breastfeeding? Can you multitask while you're nursing your baby?

Is it important to take DHA supplements when breastfeeding? Are there any other ways to get DHA into your breast milk?

In order to start your breastfeeding plan off to a good start, it is important to have your breasts evaluated. Use these guidelines to do a self-assessment, and if you have any concerns, speak with a lactation consultant prior to giving birth.

What foods do you crave most when you're breastfeeding?