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Foods and Alcohol
Questions:
- Are there any foods I should avoid while breastfeeding?
- Will I be able to eat sushi when breastfeeding?
- After what seemed like a long pregnancy, I was looking forward to enjoying a beer or glass of wine with my husband. But now that I am breastfeeding, I'm not sure if there are risks involved?
- Can I drink a toast after my baby's birth?
- Are there any foods that a nursing mother should stay away from?
- What affect does caffeine have on a baby's system?
- Does alcohol build up in a mother's breast milk? How long does it take for alcohol to be eliminated from Mom's milk?
- Is it OK to drink diet soda while breastfeeding?
- Does beer help stimulate milk production?
- How long after ingestion does it take for caffeine to enter and exit my breastmilk and get through the baby's system?
- Is it safe to eat honey while I am breastfeeding my 3-month-old?
- Will I be able to eat sushi when breastfeeding?
- I'm breastfeeding. How can I ensure that I'm getting enough calcium without drinking milk all the time?


