Major switch in diet - could this affect my milk?
Hi there,
I'm hoping there's a lactation consultant or midwife out there who might be able to answer my question.
A week ago I changed my diet - for many reasons, I have stopped eating all animal products. I have a 9 week old bub who I'm nursing, and I'm wondering if this radical change in my food has affected her. Before the past week I ate a "normal" diet, high in meat, dairy, saturated fat, etc. Over the past several days, I've noticed she's been more gassy than usual - do you think this is directly correlated to the fact i'm now eating lots of beans and ruffage, etc.??
Will she get used to the "new" milk? I am worried because I have never felt better - but I want this new way of eating to be good for my daughter too, obviously.
And not to worry - I am a big eater, so I'm getting plenty of calories and fat, and have been preparing very well balanced meals. So I don't think I'm in danger of losing my supply. But I have noticed the increase in gassyness in my bub, so I wonder if it's related.
Also, she has been vomiting after feeds a lot more than usual lately. I am fairly certain she's had a little cold, and I know have a cold can make bubs more mucousy and prone to spit ups after feeds, right? When should one get concerned about post-feed vomiting? I know some spit up is normal for some babies (my son, who I breastfed for 14 months, wasn't a huge vomit-er).
Anyways, any advice would be appreciated.
thanks!