They should eat a regular healthy diet. Eat a variety of healthy foods from the food pyramid. Include three servings from the milk group, two servings from the fruit group and and three servings from the vegetable group daily. A breastfeeding woman may be more hungry than usual and she should listen to her body and add additional servings from the fruit, vegetable and bread and cereal groups. B e sure to drink to thirst.
Many women find that they are often thirsty while lactating.
Try to minimize caffeine containing beverages, because the caffeine will pass into the breastmilk. Water, milk and fruit juices are excellent choices for the new mother. M inimize the amount of empty calorie foods consumed, so that there is more appetite for nutrient rich foods. No one food or food group should be eliminated from the diet unless a specific infant has a very clear reaction to a specific food. Consult with a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist if there are special questions.