Absolutely not.  However, it does matter what one eats at any time in
the lifecycle, and especially during pre-conception, pregnancy, and
lactation.

Jessica

On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 8:21 PM, Mattingly, Jessica
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I would include info on what nutrients in breastmilk are affected by
> maternal diet/lifestyle/
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> I would, however, be careful to emphasize that this in no way indicates that a mother with a less then optimal diet (including potato chip and diet soda based) should be counseled not to breastfeed or told that they an improved diet is a prerequisite for breastfeeding.
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> Jessica Mattingly M.Ed., CCE, LLLL, IBCLC
>
> St. Mary's Medical Center
>
> Blue Springs, MO

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