Question
A 22-year-old first-time mother is wondering if dieting during breastfeeding will affect her milk production.
Answer
Dieting during breastfeeding can indeed impact milk production. At this stage, the baby relies on the mother’s milk for nutrition, so the mother’s nutritional status directly affects the baby’s health. To ensure the baby receives adequate nutrition, it is recommended that the mother does not diet during breastfeeding and should instead increase physical activity to achieve body shaping goals. Additionally, early weaning may affect the child’s chewing ability, so it is recommended to breastfeed at least until the child is one and a half years old before considering weaning.