.Q: Will diet affect my breastmilk?

Q: Will diet affect my breastmilk?
I'm breastfeeding my 3-month old baby girl.Will what I eat and drink affect her?

A: Most breastfeeding mums can eat what they like,but some foods seem to upset or be linked to colic in some babies.
 Common culprits include onions,cabbage,garlic,spices,dairy food and citrus fruit.If you think this may be the case,avoid those praticular foods for a day or two to see if it makes a difference.But always speak to your doctor before cutting foods out,because you could become deficient in certain nutrients.
 Caffeine and alcohol pass into breastmilk and can affect your baby's feeding,digestion and sleeping.So avoid too much tea,coffee and cola and other soft drinks containing caffeine,and keep your alcohol intake low.Current advice to breastfeeding women is to drink no more than one or two units of alcohol once or twice a week and to avoid drinking before feed.You may prefer to stop drinking alcohol altogether. 
 You should also check with your doctor or pharmacist that any medication you need to take is safe while you are breastfeeding.