Breastfeeding FAQs: Your Eating and Drinking Habits

Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned parenting pro, Food Guide Pyramid and you'll be well on your way to giving both you and your baby a nutritious diet.

You'll also need to drink and eat enough (up to 500 calories more a day) so that your body can make milk. But before you start adding on more calories, talk to your doctor about how many more you should consume every day based on your weight and height.

It's a good idea to carry a water bottle around wherever you go and drink up, refilling the bottle throughout the day, to make sure you consume adequate liquids.

Does my breastfed baby have an allergy?

A breastfed baby may have an Barbara P. Homeier, MD
Date reviewed: August 2005