What to Eat While Breastfeeding

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In this video, I'm going to give you a few breastfeeding diet tips. I want to go in-depth on what to eat while breastfeeding and why.
What you eat just before, during, and after pregnancy will determine your child’s future health.
Nutrients are cofactors, which are essential in building proteins.
Proteins are needed for:
• Enzymes
• Hormones
• Repair
• Protection
• DNA copy
• Proofreading
• Detox
• Fluid pump
If the growing fetus or infant is nutrient deficient, that child could have malfunctions with:
• Bone structure
• Jaw shape
• Teeth
• Immune system
• Disabilities
• IQ
• At risk for diabetes, ADD, asthma, and cancer
Signs of deficiencies in a mother:
• Cravings
• No energy
• No tolerance to stress
• No endurance
Essential nutrients for development:
• Selenium
• Iodine
• B-vitamins
• Folate
• Iron
• Zinc
• Copper
• Calcium
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin A
• Manganese
*Do not go low-fat because you need essential fatty acids like DHA.
What to consume to get these essential nutrients:
• Shellfish
• Fish
• Cod liver oil
• Nutritional yeast
• Organ meats
• Eggs
• Big salads
*Make sure when you’re buying food, it’s non-GMO.
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Dr. Berg, 56 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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More pregnancy/breastfeeding/baby videos please :)

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Yes please

[@ybe7011]

My mom was anorexic before pregnancy and took thalidimide while pregnant with me. I have tons of joint issues and digestive problems my whole life. But keto and IF have saved me.

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What is IF?

[@danirasys]

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[@originalgifted7226]

Can you do a comprehensive series about what to eat during pregnancy? I think lots of pregnancy women want to see that!!!please

[@His_ChristieRose]

Breastfeeding my 6 week old beautiful baby girl as I’m watching. Thank you for looking out for us Doctor! Fed is best, but breast is amazing!

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Oh sht up... can't wait till she screams l her head off and is s puberty nightmare... love when parents or women mostly obsess over something new and treat it like présent until Sht happens later. Calm down with halo

[@poolboyinla]

My wife is breastfeeding while I watch this video.

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Im breastfeeding while watching this

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@Kube dog trolling all the comments today😆. If you’re bored, volunteering is a thing.

[@sarahs7751]

🤦🏻‍♀️

[@anastasiab9506]

Go make her a sandwitch

[@raynaquigs7879]

I've been pregnant or breastfeeding or both for the past (nearly) nine years. I guess I have about two more years of breastfeeding my third child. So far I'm still alive, and my oldest is nearly as tall as me already. Looking forward to keeping all the nutrients I eat to myself one day though!!!

[@elizabethprov2894]

Rayna Quigs 😂😂😂 same here... my oldest is almost 7, I have a 5 year old, and an almost 2 year old and I’m pregnant again. I only had a short break for about a year where I wasn’t at *least* breastfeeding... and I breastfed my littlest the first few months of this pregnancy, but I had to stop because of aversion. Some day, sister!! LOL. At least we have bras to keep things where they should be after all the stretching these poor gals go through! 😂😂😂

[@yasminfarah9140]

@@elizabethprov2894 wooow we have exactly same age kids, I have all girls 🥰 I have two month old now.

[@elizabethprov2894]

@@yasminfarah9140 well now my littles are 8, 7, 3, and 16 mos! Time flies! ❤️

[@elizabethprov2894]

@@yasminfarah9140 and I’m still breastfeeding😂😂😂

[@Lemoncholy7]

“I have my whole viewpoint on that..” Subtle! 😭😂

[@AutumnStarostin]

Thank you Dr. Berg. I feel like you personally answered my request! By the time I am finished, I will have breastfed for 5 years of my life. So so important for the babies!

[@kaym.h.3583]

I'm gonna post this on fb so that my brother and sister in law can watch this.....thank you dr. berg

[@barbaravann5149]

As an early childhood provider, I see how important the correct nutrition is for our children. Ramifications in behavior may not show up until child reaches age 3 but the signs start way earlier! As a grandparent, I use my Keto WOE knowledge from you to help our granddaughter! Her Mom got her off to the right start. I want a second grand so I’ve shared out your video to give her the latest and greatest info! BTW Your Hair Formula is working for me! Thank you, Dr. Berg!

[@sarahg.2274]

Thank you for this pregnancy/breastfeeding video. These areas needs updated holistic info so bad. Thanks to you and Lily Nichols Rhd, for enlightening these important subjects.

[@chrissyrubino9878]

I wanted a video like this. Breastfeeding going on 2 years. Isotonix prenatal vitamins, opc3, krill oil, salads and organic non gmo. She is tall and very smart. Thank God!

[@rebeccagitto597]

I would love if you did some research on fasting while breastfeeding. I’ve been doing it very carefully since my baby was born 4 months ago. (Already fat adapted) With taking lots of electrolytes and your supplements and water, and making my meals very nutritious, I’ve been able to do OMAD every day since 4 weeks PP and I’ve now done 4 36-42 hour fasts. I have not lost my supply. My baby is VERY chunky. She’s doubled her birth weight. And I’ve lost 30 lbs. I know one needs to be careful but I wish people would do more research on this subject to help other women because I’m so happy it’s working for me and my baby is also so happy :) It’s the first postpartum (I have 4 kids) I have not had post partum depression either!

[@alidonnenwerth8628]

That’s amazing! I am delivering my baby next month and want to experiment with fasting as well. Any further info you’re willing to share (what your meals were, etc.) would be appreciated!

[@rebeccagitto597]

@@alidonnenwerth8628 I wish there was another way to connect with you! I would be happy to share :)

[@marialozano745]

@@rebeccagitto597I am also breastfeeding and started 16/8 fasting and notice my supply went down. Any advice? Thank you in advance.

[@nasrinbanu7987]

@@rebeccagitto597hi Rebecca. I’m also keen on doing fasting or keto while I’m breastfeeding my 3 month old and I want to increase my supply. Can you tell me more ?

[@LindsaySchlachter]

Was wondering what supplements are you taking, if you don't mind ? Do you use dr berg electrolytes?

[@rw4692]

Love your videos Dr. Berg! Would you be able to do a video on causes of morning sickness in pregnancy?

[@scooterpi2001]

Excellent information Dr. Berg. Please do a video on what to eat and nutrients needed, (and what medications to curtail) before a surgical procedure.

[@pekibuzz]

Very important video, thank you! Life starts long before we are born.

[@Zielnik333]

I've been waiting for this one for ages. Thx a million.

[@elizabethprov2894]

Monika Yielnik same!

[@maxibake9323]

Excellent advice, wish I was told this Yonks ago. 🙁 Sadly it's a bit too late for my Old self now. Lol. Thank you muchly for sharing this very important information with us all, & take care of yourself to. ❤🙂🐶

[@katrinafox844]

Thank you. As a mother of 8 I have slowly been learning what I need to eat for myself and my babies. 17 years of pregnancy or breastfeeding is taxing on the body. Thanks to people like you, my grandparents and mother, Sally Fallon and Weston Price I am starting to understand the importance of whole foods for nutrition. The only I wish is that my family would be on board with cutting out sugar and anything processed.

[@sarahlynnbaxter2225]

Dr. Berg your content is fantastic. Thank you for helping us.

[@megangrey3284]

Getting this information if such a privilege! Thank you!!

[@priscanwadidiys7050]

Thanks very much. Remain blessed.

[@ketomywaymaria8942]

Wow excellent information Thank you so much

[@aysunaslihany]

pumping as we speak! yeeeessss this is what I neededdd

[@OnesTips]

Hi Dr Berg, thatnks for the videos. I am about to start keto diet for the first time and I am breastfeeding my almost 4months old baby exclusively. I would like to know if the carb intake for breastfeeding moms should still be within 30-50?

[@riylinmaris6839]

Thank you for this. Your range of coverage is greatly appreciated! You've helped me with so many things. From motherhood to thyroid to autoimmune issues. 🙏🙏🙏 You're the best!

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome! Glad to help!

[@Yub1Tub1]

Dr Berg, well done for supporting breastfeeding! I'm breastfeeding my 27 month old daughter and I can't stop crawing sweets. I'm trying to stop breastfeeding as my goal was 2 years. What would be your (facts) age for breastfeeding? What should my daughter eat at her age? In preschool she has 2 snacks a day which involve crackers or other types of wheat products. They do get occasional treats meaning she would eat chocolate for birthdays. I would love to find out more on what she should be eating. She doesn't like a lot of textures and she stopped eating fruit. She eats pasta with sauce (blended veg) or rice almost every day. PLEASE HELP!

[@sirisdiva]

Thanks a lot for this. Very much needed

[@az.az466]

You are the best!!! I wish I knew all these things during my pregnancy...not even once my doctor checked me for the nutritional deficiency....how sad that we are put our trust in hands of non educated MD people.... to all pregnant women listen to Dr. Berg and follow up on what ever he says...push your doctor to check you for everything if you do not want to suffer from your child condition complications in the future!!!!! Eat eat Real organic non GMOs food eat whatever dr. Berg is recommending..It is a huge deal and a life saving for your kids in the future....

[@rosaliamaramis8353]

Gd evening d Dr Eric, thankyou so much, ""Excelent "" info. very important education for every woman espcl for young woman GBU dr Eric

[@sabahsabah7928]

Thank you Dr for sharing all this informations

[@gabymccann5270]

Great video!! Thank you so much!!

[@jackieliz6809]

Good God i am so happy i found you right before i got pregnant!! Ive been following you to a T. I am so grateful for u Doc!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sarihalevy45]

I looked so so much to this one!!!! Thank you !!!!!!!!

[@tamaradrpic2447]

Excellent video! This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much!

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@annakiselman6523]

thank you so much for your video! what food would recommend for vegetarians?

[@iyas2601]

I really want more videos for pregnancy, moms, morning sickness, fatigue, body odor etc.

[@alexcortez4768]

Dr. Berg, your work is much appreciated. Question for you sir, is there a trusted organic vitamin brand that you can recommend? I was a big consumer of Megafood vitamins but they now use synthetic form of B12 in their multivitamins... along with synthetic form of folate (folic acid). Please advise

[@whyistheskyblue5515]

Alex Cortez The customer drives the product - so try calling and also writing the company to complain, and also complain on their social media page. Complain everywhere! And try to get others to complain too. I’ve had good results doing this.

[@doaaabdelazeem957]

Thank you so much ❤️ that is a great video but if the mother doesn't get these nutrients from food what supplement can she have?

[@alomo3814]

I pray that god helps you and guides you in this life. Your lectures are so beneficial to many many people. When you do good, you find good.

[@douxhealth-beauty3196]

Hello Dr. Berg! Huge fan, so grateful for all that you share with the world. I have been watching the breastfeeding videos but haven’t seen the ‘make your own’ milk you suggested a couple times in case of feeding issues. Can someone please direct me? TY!💛🙏🏼

[@saraa404]

Thankyou so much dr berg

[@praveenjose1299]

Thank you for this video God bless you

[@hamsalekhavenkatesh3440]

Awesome! Thank u dr berg!

[@emilyalbright294]

Hey dr. Berg i love your videos, (seriously they are my favorite) i have a question. Do you reccomend women eat more carbs while breastfeeding? Ive had issues with keeping a good supply and theres alot of people that reccomend eating more carbs to help with milk production...what are your thoughts on this?

[@hollysmith1347]

I eat 20 and under a day. My supply dipped for a bit. It thicken the milk. So there's less but its thicker due to increase in fat consumption. But I waited til my daughter was eating some solids. Drink more water. Baby maybe unsettled for a few days. If it goes on long increase carbs. Go by what happens to you. Every person is different so adjust to what works. Hope it helps.

[@lispat1143]

In another video you recommend fenugreek for lactaction supply bit i also see.many supplements advertising 100%fenugreek free as if it is a bad thing.... any more info on this?

[@mahshidlife544]

Thanks dear Dr. Berg.

[@fatoomali3503]

Plz doctor speak about vaccination..i want to know your point of veiw regarding this topic.

[@esthergarcia-tio8156]

Yes...pls

[@AbdulBasith2304]

@@Kube_Dog So foolish of you. He has already done a video about vaccination. Check it out.

[@fatoomali3503]

@@Kube_Dog well i do prefer to listen to his explanation regarding it because i simply trust his knowledge that's all !

[@fatoomali3503]

@@AbdulBasith2304 really? plz share the link🤗

[@gina2930]

Do a bit of research to open your mind.... there is not one placebo controlled, clinical trial study on any vaccine, fda says injecting more than 25 mcg of alluminum in a baby can cause brain damage, vaccines contain 250 mcg each..... tip of the iceberg only......

[@rajaadawood5171]

Great informative topic 👍 thanks Dr Berg🌸💕

[@Drberg]

Thanks for watching :)

[@louisatu-tetuh3244]

Thanks a lot for this video! Can you do a video on what to feed your baby when it's time to start introducing solid food or any other food to add to breast milk? Thanks.

[@mamabenzing5872]

He has one on that. Just so a KZbin search on Dr Berg baby and it'll show up.

[@rahafammar6228]

Thank you so much

[@princessconsuelabananahamm1571]

great info! thank you!

[@Drberg]

Thank you for watching!

[@Anushametta3]

can i take nutritional east or brewers yest i m feeding mother ? Is it good or any side effects plz tell me

[@MiekaFastingWeightLoss]

Breast is best ❤️ good information to know.

[@Quataija]

Before, during and after my pregnancy. I craved nothing but fruits and veggies. As well as peanut, WATER

[@mweinstein1542]

How are Brazil nuts for selenium? Isn't too much selenium toxic? If it's good, how many can the mother eat a day?

[@privat5316]

I have a question. Is it ok to take vitamins like cink and iron bisglycinat and magnesiumoxid or is this not natural?

[@noura009]

Is it safe to take MCT oil while breastfeeding and is it safe to drink coffee that has coconut MCT oil while breastfeeding? Thanks.

[@BlueLotusVillage]

Great content , thanks dr berg

[@Drberg]

welcome!

[@MyFruitPlants]

I craved raw carrots and iceberge lettuce during my first and second trimester - what deficiency could that indicate? I also had to force myself to eat anything with fats (first and second trimester only)

[@saq546]

Dr Berg PLEASE recommend a brand for cod liver oil supplement, and also would you please do a video on first foods for babies. ❤

[@mialammy]

Thank you for all this wonderful information ❤

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[@funwithbrittanyofficial]

Where exactly could I find the info I might need about the Mercury exposure. I have a confirmed high level allergy to “Thiomersal” and worry about how my little one will handle that exposure.

[@hetrecdumangez1972]

I really tried sticking with the keto, but I just felt awful and it's also really tough to stick with. Then I tried the *Agoge diet* and it was life changing, I highly recommend it to everyone.

[@ioanivan237]

Got my plan, looks good 👌

[@JasonWHoyt]

I didn’t see the link to the formula you mentioned. Can you add it? Thank you!!

[@omarbb242]

HELLO DOCTOR BERG PLEASE CAN I ASK YOU I AM A CALISTHENICS ATHLETE WILL KETO WORK FOR ME AM NOT OVERWEIGHT AND I WANT TO IMROVE MY ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE AND BUILD ALSO MUSCLE IS KETO THE RIGHT DIET FOR ME

[@esthergarcia-tio8156]

What is your thought on vaccines for babies?

[@gabbyra7543]

Hi Dr. I wish you read me. I want to ask if I coul do keto diet??? I want to lose weight, but I have a Baby and of course I breastfeed him, and I'm not sure if I can do this diet. Thanks. Greetings from Mexico. (Sorry my English is not so good)

[@JPSB1]

Can anyone help me ? I understand English little. Is it safe to take cod liver oil capsules while breastfeeding ?

[@saq546]

Whole foods based prenatal - Dr Berg please recommend one - Thank you.

[@Quataija]

Thanks Doc

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome.

[@RestorationAcresTN]

Dr. Berg, can you do a video specific to inner minute fasting while breast-feeding? I've always had normal A1c's but struggled to lose body fat for years and now that I just gave birth in mid October. All of a sudden my A1c is at pre diabetic levels. This is despite having normal blood sugar levels during pregnancy when checked randomly with a home glucometer.

[@Amoore1991]

Dr berg, I’ve been doing keto while breastfeeding (was keto for most of my pregnancy) but now I’m having issues with HYPOGLYCEMIA! I didn’t have this problem before breastfeeding. I don’t understand what I’m doing wrong? My blood sugar will be below 70 and the lower it is, the higher my ketone levels. Before I ate today my blood sugar was 66 and ketones were 3.8. GKI 0.96 I am feeling a bit sweaty and shaky.

[@welcometomyhomestead7798]

What is your opinion on "Garden of life" vegan prenatal gummies?

[@sindhudos444]

Thanku very much for this amazing content Dr.Berg :) can u pls tell me why do i crave too much sugar during bf...will this sugar consumption influence breastmilk and is this a normal condition or gud for the child? Thankyou!!

[@johnsonstringperform]

And the child’s ability to have children themselves!

[@meiwong6579]

Wow thank you Dr. Berg i am still bfeeding my baby until now @ 16months❤

[@estehfano]

Dr. Berg, what to eat after, or before, sex if you are fasting or in Keto diet (sperms are made from sugar?)?

[@hoopie1022]

Thank you

[@Drberg]

welcome!

[@duallove6909]

There is no link for the formula and food list. Will you plz add it?. Thank you Dr. Berg

[@az.az466]

Dr. Berg pls do videos for new diagnosed kids with type1 diabetic... how we can stop the disease to become worse or how to save the remaining beta cells...what food or nutrition or vitamin supplements are good for young kids to prevent the condition from worsening. You know alot of things that other doctors do not know...please educate us ...how to fix thyroid problems specially hyperthyroidism in type1 diabetic. Thank you

[@cornflakeization]

My baby is 6 weeks old I have been breastfeeding and keeping an oversupply of milk. I tried to go back on Keto, admittedly my diet wasn't very good postpartem. It decimated my milk supply! I think the coritsol from changing my diet really affected my milk. Any advice? I've gone back to carbs and sugars (though less) and I'm working very hard to get my milk back up now. Anyone else try to go on Keto when breastfeeding?

[@mollysmum07]

Love this!

[@Drberg]

Great. Thanks for watching the video. Happy weekend.

[@ritalafleur3079]

Dr. B does not having enough nutrients cause an ectopic kidney (kidney on the front pelvic) as well??

[@demimiller3756]

I love this thank you ?

[@bryangierse3542]

Where is the link on how to make your own baby formula?

[@mrmudstud5980]

Dr Berg, Where is the link on the preparing the formula for Brest Feeding?

[@TheMissbabydiva]

Yea I am also wondering that

[@gabrielachach9527]

Me 2

[@omshomestead]

What formula do you recommend for newborns ?

[@rubyhou1084]

It’s Lupini Beans okay for keto?

[@gregallen5966]

Did anyone see the the link for the baby formula recipe he was talking about?

[@priscillashaw5715]

Whats a good nutritional yeast brand

[@MrCristianoraul]

malt with eggs, my grandmother said that induced milk production on mothers.

[@warmccl]

Yes my grandmother is Puerto Rican and they strongly believe in this too, it also increases hemoglobin

[@mlouppen835]

Can you please recommend a supplementation complex for breastfeeding

[@trismama1290]

Is it ok to make the salads 100% baby spinach or should there be some other kind of lettuce as well?

[@dolmanisp5134]

Hello Dr berg thank u so much for the vedio can I take cod liver oil capsule iam 35 weeks pregnant

[@susansauls8902]

Yes, it is food! It is literally oil from the liver of a cod. I have watched a video of how they collect the oil. It literally drips from the liver into a collection container. I take it every day. I wish I had taken it during my pregnancies and given it to all my children when they were young. They are all grown.

[@elizabethtimothy4776]

Yes, find the best quality, you have got about 5weeks more but continue even after that so that your baby can get from you during nursing. Also eat fish.

[@gina2930]

Dr berg, I am expecting my 6th child, breastfed 5 kids till 2 yrs on a very healthy diet, and no vaccines, I can't recall my babys ever needing one drs visit or not sleeping through the night. They never yet had a cavity and get straight As.... I believe its thanks to me eating a very healthy diet while pregnant and breastfeeding and of, from the grace of G-D!

[@elizabethtimothy4776]

Well done mama. Some women and men don't take care of their health especially before getting pregnant, during and after, not only healthy diet is great for the parents long term, it's super important for the kids, you can tell a woman that did this and more. The benefit is huge.

[@susansauls8902]

Good mama here!👍🏼❤

[@razinashaikh4948]

My husband and his family would always advise against fish and shell fish. My cousin ate mostly fish in her pregnancy and her daughter is completely healthy and is intelligent

[@mochacellow]

I grind my own wheat berries for our bread and flour. Does this still zap zinc from our bodies?

[@2pacorwhat]

This is so incredibly important and the regular people dont know this... The amount of kids in our Western society who grow up with malnutrition is astounding! If only people realised that malnutrition is the cause of almost all modern degenerative diseases :(