15 Things to Avoid while Breastfeeding

1. Caffeine- it disturbs baby's sleeping pattern and they can become reliable on it.
2. Alcohol- it will make its way to baby's sensitive developing system and cause damage.
3. Sage- it interferes with milk production and can reduce baby's intake of nutrients.
4. Eggs- baby may have an allergy to them.
5. Peppermint- it slows milk production
6. Garlic- the scent and taste will cause baby to be fussy and not want to feed.
7. Broccoli and cauliflower- they cause gas to baby.
8. Wheat- can cause pain, crying and traces of blood in the stool.
9. Fish- it can affect the baby's nervous system.
10. Chocolate- it contains caffeine
11. Citrus fruit and juice- babies may become fussy, they might get a diaper rash and their immature GI tract could be irritated.
12. Nuts- they are a risk for allergic reaction to baby.
13. Parsley- it will decrease milk production.
14. Dairy- newborns are intolerant to formulas that have cow’s milk. This means that even when you eat ice-cream, yogurt, and cheese, it will end up affecting the baby through breast milk. These allergens may bring about vomiting and colicky symptoms in your baby.
15. Soy- it may cause alternate allergies.