Useful breastfeeding guide for mums

 

You may or may not have noticed your baby acting irritable or fussy shortly after nursing. While some foods may affect you and some may not, we strongly suggest avoiding the foods listed below for 24 hours prior to our newborn session.

 

(Every baby is different; please speak with your paediatrician/midwife/health visitor to obtain more information.)

 

These food items tend to agitate newborns.

 

Citric or Acidic foods and drinks, such as:

 

All berries

Chilli

Cranberries

Grapefruit

Lemons

Oranges

Peanuts and nuts in general

Pineapple

Pizza

Spaghetti

Strawberries

Tacos / Spicy Mexican Foods / Salsa

Tomatoes or Tomato Products, including Ketchup.

 

Gassy Vegetables, such as:

 

Asparagus

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Cauliflower

Cucumbers + Pickles

Onions

 

*If you breastfeed, it’s also a good idea to have at least one bottle pumped for feeding. We’ll give you plenty of time and privacy to breastfeed during the session, but a bottle or two is good to have on hand for emergencies.