Shellfish (prawns) and breast milk

[buliej]

I've avoided all shellfish while breastfeeding basically because the midwife who taught the breastfeeding class I attended at Frances Perry told us too. She never really said why. Now I'm craving prawns - what do you think - can I have some?

[Little Chicken]

This is new one for me. I've never heard of it before.

[StrawberryMumma]

I always have prawns and seafood..yuumm!

[~Stoked~]

Never heard of that before! I always eat prawns... Mmmmmm prawns...

[Phteven]

I ate them when I was breastfeeding.
I know they are a listeria risk when you are pregnant. I have no idea why they would be off the menu when BFing.

[Barb Glare]

Go for your life - have a nice big serve of garlic prawns (or however yo fancy them) The good news is you can eat whatever you like when you are breastfeeding. The only time you might think twice is if there is a family allergy towards a particular food

[Amity]

My sons both have an allergy to shellfish. Kind of helps that I do too - so there was none of that (nor nuts) when BF. Otherwise as Barb said - no reason not to!

[buliej]

Great - thanks - we are having guests this weekend and I really want to make prawns!