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What tea can you drink during breastfeeding time? Is black tea safe for your child and in what quantities can it be consumed? Why is it better to be careful with green tea? What kinds of fruit tea are recommended for nursing mums?

Many women are concerned if they can eat  citrus fruit while breastfeeding their babies.  In fact, citrus fruits are one of the most allergenic products causing distress in small children's bodies. However, we need to have common sense when approaching this problem. Let's consider pros and cons of citrus fruit while breast feeding period.

What food should young mums avoid during breastfeeding? Below is a list of products that usually cause problems if you continue using them while breastfeeding: Avoid below food products: -Products causing abdominal distension, such as cauliflower, onions, cabbage. Some recommednd avoiding consumption of broccoli, but it really depends on the child - so I recommend trying in small quantities

Can nursing mother eat grapes ? T here 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 ?

Can you eat pancakes while breastfeeding ? Considering that the main components of the pancakes are milk , eggs , and flour ,there is no major contraindication for eating pancakes when breastfeeding. Furthermore, pancakes can be an easy way to sneak precious ingredients to your diet.

Can you eat ice cream during breastfeeding? Generally , ice cream is not forbidden during breastfeeding but should pay attention to some important details.

What can you eat for breakfast during breastfeeding time? Below you will find some breakfast ideas for a breastfeeding mum.

Can breastfeeding mom eat pizza? There is no major counter indication to eat pizza once in a while during breastfeeding. However, for safety, especially at the beginning of breastfeeding (1-8 weeks) I would recommend eating pizza only in small amounts.

I'm creating this blog to help new mums with breastfeeding problems .   I will try to share my experience with breastfeeding, especially focusing on new mum's diet . When I was starting to breastfeed it was really hard for me to find breastfeeding cooking recipes and also to find out what breastfeeding mum should eat and what she should avoid. I will post information what food is relatively safe when nursing and what should not be found on our plates.  I would also like to underline that advice found here is based on my experience and research in the Internet so should not be treated as medical advice. I hope you'll find this blog helpful:) Enjoy breastfeeding:)