Fish high in mercury
Fish is high in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), two omega-3 fatty acids that are essential for newborn brain development but are difficult to find in other diets.
Some fish and seafood may also be rich in mercury, a dangerous metal, especially in newborns and children, who are more susceptible to mercury poisoning.
Alcohol
According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the safest approach when nursing is to avoid alcohol. An occasional drink, on the other hand, is probably safe as long as you’re careful about the amount and timing.
It has been demonstrated that excessive alcohol consumption reduces breast milk supply by 20%.
Caffeine is commonly found in coffee, soda, tea, and chocolate. Some of the caffeine in them may come up in your breast milk if you drink them.
This can be troublesome since newborns have a difficult difficulty breaking down and eliminating caffeine. As a result, huge levels of caffeine may accumulate in your baby’s system over time, causing irritability and difficulty sleeping.
Highly processed foods
It is critical that you consume a healthy, balanced diet in order to satisfy the increased nutrient demands of nursing.
Because highly processed foods are high in calories, bad fats, and added sugars while being low in fibre, vitamins, and minerals, it is best to avoid them as much as possible.