Grapes and breastfeeding

Can nursing mother eat grapes? There are many conflicting opinions on this subject that can be found in the Internet - some people say that you can eat grapes from the very first days of breastfeeding, others believe that it is better to avoid them because they can irritate your baby's tummy. What is the reality? Should breastfeeding mum avoid grapes?

If you want to try eating grapes during breastfeeding, consider several aspects before:
One of the advantages of grapes is that they are rich in vitamin C, E, potassium and fiber. Apart from the general beliefs, grapes are not allergenic fruit. What's more, according to some studies, the red-skinned grapes contain an antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial features, which in fact can help in relieving the symptoms of allergic conditions. Moreover, red grapes contain polyphenols which is beneficial to health.

However, if we are to believe the theory that the grapes can irritate baby's immature digestive system, I would advise you to refrain from eating for the first two months of  breastfeeding. If your in general child  has a tendency to colic or previously was poorly responsive to certain products (e g., other fruits), it is better to wait a bit longer.

Another aspect that may be contraindication for eating grapes is the fact that these fruits are often heavily sprayed with chemicals, so if you want to try out the reaction of the child to the grape, remember to wash the fruit thoroughly before eating.

Generally, at the beginning of breastfeeding, I recommend you to try a few grapes. If the child does not react badly, it means that you can include grapes in your breastfeeding diet.

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