Diet while breastfeeding

Breastfeeding increases your need for energy and fluids. Varied food and drinking enough help you keep your energy up.

You will need

• A water bottle where you breastfeed
• Easy snacks

Steps

1. Eat enough

   Breastfeeding uses up energy, so don't go on a strict diet while you are breastfeeding.

2. Drink when you are thirsty

3. Eat regularly

4. Make sure you get vitamin D

5. Eat fish as recommended

6. Limit caffeine and alcohol

7. Ask for help

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