Comments on: can i take dietary supplements while breastfeeding?

By: angelguide

angelguide — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:16:35 +0000

Sure.The fish oil is great for nursing mothers.Women who ate fish during pegnancy and while nursing had smarter kids according to a study done.Take a multi vitamin instead of just B,or take both.

By: pops_g_99

pops_g_99 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:49:07 +0000

While taking some supplements and vitamins are good fro you and baby you should ask your doctor before you start to take anything. Since a baby’s immune system and body aren’t as developed as an adults they have a harder time digesting certain things and may have allergic reactions even if it goes through your body first. One thing i do know is you should eat yogurt or take probiotics while you nurse the baby. They help both of your stomachs digest better and will help to prevent colic.

By: Megan G

Megan G — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:09:05 +0000

You are fine to take fish oil (its especially important during pregnancy because of the DHA which helps with normal brain development for a developing fetus…its a good idea to give fish oil to a developing child once they are born also). The B vitamins are a good idea also and check to make sure that the B complex has a good amount of folic acid. Certain B vitamins and folic acid all help with DNA transcription and translation so therefore they help with the proper development of a fetus. It is very important that you eat really healthy and avoid certain foods (ie: coffee, chocolate etc.) that can be harmful to a developing baby! Good luck with your pregnancy!

By: NutriSamurai

NutriSamurai — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:12:04 +0000

Absolutely, just don’t megadose on it.

I would even say it is almost manditory - the healthier you are - the healthier your milk is - the healthier your baby will be.

I would even add some Phyto (plant based) multivitamins (check with a natruropath or nutritionist to see what exactly they suggest taking)