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Expert Q&A:
Can I safely use any liquid diet products while I'm breastfeeding?

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Angela Rosas
Answered by Angela Rosas M.D.
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"The most enjoyable thing for me in practicing general pediatrics is to use my professional training and my experiences as a mother to help families to improve the health of their children," says Angela Rosas. "It is a wondrous feeling to watch children heal and develop into healthy young adults, knowing that you played a small role in the process."

Angela Rosas M.D., graduated from Stanford University with a degree in human biology. She attended medical school and completed her residency in pediatrics at the University of California at San Diego. She has been a fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics since 1991. Dr. Rosas has practiced general pediatrics for eight years in community clinics, private practice, and university hospitals. She is currently Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California at Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California. Her clinical and research interests are breastfeeding, asthma, adolescent care, children with disabilities, child abuse and neglect, and accident prevention. Dr. Rosas has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to various pediatric textbooks. She frequently lectures on pediatrics issues at medical conferences and for community agencies. Dr. Rosas is married to another pediatrician and has three young daughters.
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I am breastfeeding my 3-month-old. Can I use any liquid diet products that are safe for the baby?

Answer


At 3 months of age, your baby is probably placing the greatest demand on your body for nutrition. You will need to eat at least 2,000 calories just to maintain your own body plus produce an adequate milk supply. This is not the time to go on a crash diet. A breastfeeding woman's body will maintain some of the weight gained during pregnancy for a few months. These extra fat stores help ensure an adequate milk supply during breastfeeding. Although some women may be tempted to drop the weight gained during pregnancy at this early point, excessive dieting poses some risks to the mother and infant. A rapid weight loss can reduce the milk supply and a diet low in calcium and other minerals and vitamins can hurt the quality of the breast milk. If you feel you can't wait to lose the weight until after your baby is weaned, check with your doctor and your baby's doctor about a safe weight-reduction plan. The diet should include balanced, varied foods rich in calcium, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B6, and folate (not diet drinks) and a safe exercise program.
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You won't need to take anything like that the wight will come off!!

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