Many breastfeeding mothers wonder if their diet has anything to do with gas forming in their baby's belly. Breastfeeding experts suggest that no specific food eaten by mothers has been scientifically proven to cause stomach upset in their breastfed babies. However, they advise mothers to eat a balanced diet and observe whether there are any foods that they suspect may be causing gas in their infant. Can eating gassy foods while breastfeeding cause gas in my baby? The good news is that mothers can eat whatever they want. without causing stomach upset in their breastfed babies. Although certain foods like cabbage, broccoli, spices and garlic are known to produce gas in the mother's digestive system, these foods will not affect the milk they produce. However, your baby may be sensitive to other foods in your diet and these could cause an upset stomach. These foods include dairy products (cheese, milk, yogurt, cream, pudding and other dairy products), peanuts, corn, eggs and fish. There's no need to avoid all of these nutritious foods if you think your baby has a food sensitivity. Instead, try to identify which particular food might be the culprit and avoid eating it for a week, then see what happens. It may take more than a week for your body to get rid of the food you ingested, but your baby's condition may improve within a few days. You can try to introduce food into your diet again and observe how the baby behaves. It may take careful observation to control our food sensitivity by eliminating one type of food at a time, but it can help discover which one is causing discomfort to the baby. You can also ask a breastfeeding expert or lactation consultant to help you with this. Some mothers produce an abundance of milk and the baby may suffer from "excess lactose...... middle of paper...... odors Acidic foods can cause digestive discomfort in infants as well. Citrus fruits like strawberries, oranges, tomatoes and grapefruit are high in acid. Mothers should monitor their intake of acidic foods to see if their babies are affected after breastfeeding. with gases. However, caffeine can cause irritability in breastfed infants, especially those who experience gas or discomfort. Some foods and drinks contain caffeine, including soda, coffee, tea and chocolate. Try to limit your caffeine intake by drinking only. two 8-ounce servings daily while breastfeeding to prevent infant discomfort and irritability. https://www.livestrong.com/article/34344-foods-avoid-breastfeeding-gassy-newborns/