What foods should I eat while breastfeeding?

Focus on making healthy choices to help fuel your milk production. Opt for protein-rich foods, such as lean meat, eggs, dairy, beans, lentils, and seafood low in mercury. Choose a variety of whole grains as well as fruits and vegetables.

Eating a variety of foods while breastfeeding will change the flavor of your breast milk. Tasting varied flavors may help babies more easily accept solid foods later when they can eat solid foods.

Your healthcare professional might suggest you take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement until you wean your baby. This can help make sure you and your baby get all of the vitamins you need.