Being a new Mum is an emotional time regardless of whether it’s the first time or third. Hormones are running overtime, lack of sleep makes you tired and emotional and it’s a huge adjustment. Then add in an unsettled, distressed baby and things get even worse.

 

 

There can be a million reasons why your baby is more gassy, colicky then others and it’s therefore really not helpful when people just say “so what have you eaten today?”. If they haven’t yet they will because yes of course on top of everything else, it has to be your fault!

Regular readers will know that Daisy is 11 weeks old now and that she has suffered terribley with trapped wind. As both her Sisters had similar troubles I didn’t panic too much, used drops to help relive discomfort and concentrated on positions that helped her relax and bring the wind up.

I have even made homemade gripe water which worked pretty well but she still has “off” days. I have been doing my very best!

Of course I have looked at my diet. Being vegetarian and breast feeding I am aware that I need to eat healthily and have a balanced diet for both milk supply and my Daughters health. I have done my research and a good breast feeding diet includes:

  • At least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables a day
  • Starchy foods (eg… bread, breakfast cereals, pasta, rice and potatoes)
  • Protein – lean meat, chicken, fish (or replacements such as Quorn for veggies), eggs, nuts, lentils and pulses
  • Milk and milk products such as cheese and yoghurt
  • 10 to 12 glasses of fluid per day

I have also looked up food which can upset babies and they include:

  • Caffeine
  • Dairy (in particular milk but including eggs and cheese)
  • Wheat
  • Nuts
  • Citrus fruits…. actually make that most fruits
  • Certain vegetables including peppers, onions, cabbage etc…
  • Tomatoes
  • Pulses and lentils
  • Chilli and garlic
  • Chocolate (I’ve needed a bit of this recently once all girls are in bed)
  • Fizzy drinks
  • Alcohol (not that I’m drinking it anyway)

 

Aaaahhhhh! So what exactly am I supposed to eat? Apart from the alcohol I usually eat several of these daily. Is there anything left? Maybe potatoes, carrots and peas!

 

I am very confused (and hungry) so any advice or recipes would be greatly appreciated.

 

Karen x