Nutritional Considerations on Restrictive Diets While Lactating

Meghan McMillan, MS, RD, IBCLC

MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2023

There is a gap in knowledge on the implications of nutritional status and management of those on restrictive diets while breastfeeding. While exact numbers are unknown, we suspect many lactating persons are on restrictive diets for a variety of reasons. Not often discussed, maternal diet and nutrient intake does affect breast milk composition. Lactation professionals should be aware of the potential nutritional implications a restrictive diet may have on the mother-baby dyad. Participants will gain an understanding of how maternal diet can influence breast milk, the varying reasons a lactating person may be on restricted diet, the potential nutrients of concern on restricted diets, and basic nutritional guidance to lactating persons on restricted diets.

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