Behavior during lactation

Synonyms in a broader sense

Smoking, alcohol, nutrition, sports, working while breastfeeding

Smoking during the breastfeeding period

If smoking cannot be stopped completely, you should still try to smoke as little as possible and never smoke in the presence of the child. Since many toxins such as nicotine, carbon monoxide, heavy metals and carcinogenic substances pass into the breast milk of smokers, smoking should be done immediately after rather than before breastfeeding. It should be noted that the baby’s airways (see lungs) and digestive system can be hypersensitive.

The diet should be balanced and varied. The energy requirement is only increased by about 300 kcal (by about 700 -1000 kcal in twins), so attention should be paid to quality rather than quantity. Especially unprocessed and plant-based, if possible organic, food should now be on the menu.

Vegetarians should pay attention to their iron levels. In addition, they should regularly combine iron-rich foods such as whole grain products and berries with vitamin C-rich foods to optimize iron absorption. The consumption of proteins should also be guaranteed.

Potatoes and eggs, for example, are an ideal combination. A purely vegan diet is not advisable during the breastfeeding period, as the lack of individual substances can endanger children’s health. Also a diet is not appropriate during the lactation period, since the fat reserves created during pregnancy are now needed.

The normal weight loss during the breastfeeding period of about two kilograms per month should not be exceeded, because otherwise too many harmful substances are released from the fatty tissue and enter the breast milk. The flatulent effect of individual foods should be tried out individually, as every child can react differently (problems during the breastfeeding period (child). An outlet experiment can be tried with suspect foods, whereby it should be noted that the respective food component only appears in breast milk after about five hours and disappears again after 24 hours at the latest.

The consumption of alcohol can inhibit the flow of milk, changes the taste of the milk and can make the child lazy and lazy to drink. The occasional consumption of wine etc. is acceptable, but high-proof drinks should generally not be consumed during the breastfeeding period.

If you are taking medication, you should always seek medical advice. Many drugs change the taste of breast milk and the color of the baby’s stool. If breastfeeding has to be interrupted, the milk can be pumped out and discarded.

For many diseases, however, there are medicines that are compatible with breastfeeding or alternative healing methods available. In the case of medication, medical advice should always be sought. Many remedies change the taste of the breast milk and the color of the child’s stool. If breastfeeding has to be interrupted, it can be temporarily pumped out and the milk discarded. For many diseases, however, there are medicines that are compatible with breastfeeding or alternative healing methods available.