Ask Dr Sears
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
MENUMENU
  • Brain Health
  • Coronavirus
  • Pregnancy & Childbirth
  • Feeding & Eating
  • Parenting & Behavior
  • Health Concerns
  • A to Z Topics
  • Blog
  • About Us
  • Wellness Institute
  • Home
  • News
  • Sears Family Blog
  • Can I Safely Diet While Breastfeeding?

Can I Safely Diet While Breastfeeding?

“I want to go on a diet while breastfeeding my baby. Is this safe? I don’t want to deprive my baby of nutrients.”

It is generally felt that going on a major diet during breastfeeding can decrease the amount of much-needed fats in your breast milk. Babies’ brains need a lot of good, healthy fats to grow and develop for the first two years of life.

You can diet, but do so responsibly. Cut out as much bad fat as you want, but make sure your diet has plenty of “good” fats. Read more in our section on fats. Do not worry about carbohydrates and protein while you diet. Your milk will have plenty no matter what you eat.

The Health Brain Book

Dr. Bob

Related Articles

  • Safely Diet While Breastfeeding
  • Safe to Fast While Breastfeeding
  • Safe to Get Tattoo While Breastfeeding?
September 3, 2013 October 8, 2013 Dr. Bill Sears
The Health Brain Book
regular girl prebiotic fiber and probiotic blend for healthy natural balance

About Ask Dr. Sears

AskDrSears.com is intended to help parents become better informed consumers of health care. The information presented in this site gives general advice on parenting and health care. Always consult your doctor for your individual needs.

Recent Articles

  • Why Vaping Increases the Severity of COVID
    Why Vaping Increases the Severity of COVIDFebruary 24, 20210
  • New Sibling in the Home
    New Sibling in the HomeFebruary 22, 20210
  • Self-Love and Postpartum Weight Loss Tips
    Self-Love and Postpartum Weight Loss TipsFebruary 11, 20210


Resources

  • Sears Parenting Library
  • Dr. Sears Family Newsletter
  • Dr. Sears Wellness Institute
  • Prime-Time Health

Connect

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

  • support@askdrsears.com
  • Contact Ask Dr Sears
  • About Ask Dr Sears
  • About Dr. William Sears
  • Dr. Sears Wellness Institute
  • Media Relations Information


© 2020 AskDrSears.com All Rights Reserved.