Your Childrens Health

So you gave up coffee, raw egg and all that stuff while you were pregnant.  Now you’re not, you can let loose, right?  Well unfortunately not, if you’re breastfeeding.  Remember that your child is feeding on your milk, and what you eat and drink can affect what your child is drinking. 

So what should you avoid?  Well, coffee is a good one.  Try not to drink more than five small cups a day, as the caffeine can keep your baby from sleeping.  Bad for baby, and definitely bad for mum!

Don’t smoke or use drugs, as the toxins can be passed on through the breast milk.  Smoking is a no – no around children, whatever their age or stage of development.  The risks of passive smoking are just too great.  If you’re a smoker, quit now for your child’s and your own health.

Don’t drink alcohol, as this can be passed on through breast milk. 

But if you have a cold, don’t worry.  According to most sources, germs

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