I am a breastfeeding mum. I like to eat spicy food. Should I eat during BF? If not, what can I eat?

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i would say that as long as you are having the spices in moderation it should not be a problem. whatever you eat while being a breastfeeding mom will have a direct impact on the quality and taste of the milk. so you need to be careful and also watch your baby for the signs. in case you see your baby is passing a lot of gas or is colicy or cranky, please stop having spicy food. if you see a positive difference, you would know that the discomfort was due to the spicy foods. if you cant do without spicy food, maybe you can bite on a few green chillies with your meal. avoid red chilli powder

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