What I Eat in a Day While Breastfeeding | Doctor Mom

[@drjennale]

Some of my favorite snacks during the day are bars just cause they’re easy! Some I recommend are fast bars, No BS bars, yeti bar. Also, can’t go wrong with some nut. I love almonds and cashews! What are some of your favorite snacks?

[@VirgoChick14]

Yes, easy I pack them in the diaper page too! I put snack in little baggies and put them upstairs .

[@charithck125]

How nice you are,so many things to learn from you,may God bless you ❤️

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

Totally melted when Wyatt came back for that second hug. So precious.

[@drjennale]

He has been so snuggly lately! It’s the best!

[@jayka971]

Was about to say the same 😍😍😍

[@whitec1981]

I am so impressed with Wyatt’s speech!! 🙂

[@drjennale]

Me too!! Sometimes too impressed. Be careful what I wish for I guess 😂

[@trudy-annmcfarlane2406]

I always learn something useful when I watch your videos . Do you mind doing a review on the willow breast pump when you have time on your hands?

[@drjennale]

Would love to!

[@bellecomollob995]

Hi Jenny,my 5 months old have had eczema whole body rashes and cradle cap she’s scratching day and night no good sleep I tried a prescription cortisone and lot of different moisturizer but still on and off I’m breastfeeding maybe the reason for eczema is the food that I’m Eating pass to breast milk? I need your idea as a doctor.I thank you in advance

[@ElizabethGonzalez-sk7jk]

I get so happy to watch your videos I’m learning so much from you before I apply for Med school and I can also relate since I’m a mom . Love you Jenny !

[@drjennale]

Strong mamas can do anything! 💪🏼👩🏻‍⚕️

[@ElizabethGonzalez-sk7jk]

Jenny Le indeed 💪🏼

[@CharbearKy]

I am so glad you said what you did about drinking and breast feeding! I have been so worried! I have a month old little boy and I didn’t know if I needed to wait until the next day to feed my baby. I love me some wine in the evening to unwind. Thanks for the info!

[@drjennale]

Yes girl! As long as you can safely hold baby you’re good. Happy mama also = happy baby.

[@pheiona]

Found your what you eat video. Question can I drink: - lemon, acv water - green tea - celery juice - this one would take you out of fasting right? Does the caffeine affect baby? I drank a bit of my son’s soda and baby was up in the middle of night singing to us.

[@drjennale]

I think a long as it is under 50 calories, you’ll still be fasting. Caffeine effects every baby differently. Both London and Wyatt do well with caffeine but I try not to drink any past noon

[@Meeshling1]

Wyatt is talking so much!!! That’s so exciting!! :D I’m so glad his treatment and therapy are working so well! I’m a non traditional pre-med undergraduate student with a family, so it’s always fun to take a peek into your world and see how you guys make it work. I’ve been watching your videos for about a year now. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@drjennale]

I feel like we’re totally struggle through life most of the time 😅 but this community is great at reminding us we’re not alone. Medicine is an amazing journey! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do

[@ashlyncruz9639]

Jenny Le How often is he receiving intervention for his speech? My son is seen once a month by his speech therapist and I feel like we are not making a lot of progress. He had a myringotomy in September. Starting October he is seen once a month.

[@Aleeenkaw]

hello please answer me it’s safe to take appetit booster or protein shack while breastfeeding thank u

[@oluwasuyiqueen1239]

Pls can I make use of nescafe coffee. Am really adding weight intact turning obese and my baby is 5month and 2weeks. I have two kids, pls I need help

[@swathichaitanya5351]

May I ask what water bottle that is please ? I have been looking for a big bottle too

[@drjennale]

It’s a hydro flask! It keeps my water cold all day!

[@liubaciupac1236]

Your babies are so cute and you are an wonderful mom. Such an inspiration ❤️

[@drjennale]

Thank you 👦🏻👶🏻❤️

[@reth31]

Do you drink everyday? My mom told me I can drink herb alcohol, asian herb and rice wine, for my postpartum, I need to drink about a shot every day till I recover. what would you say about this?

[@graceji4082]

London is such a healthy and happy baby!! He has big brown eyes from his mom. So cute! ❤️❤️❤️

[@drjennale]

London’s eyes are brown and green! So has half from mom half from dad 😍

[@graceji4082]

Jenny Le whoa! Amazing!!! 😯😍

[@numberone22459]

You’re so pretty! Btw your vlogs are so motivating I love watching them💕💕💕

[@drjennale]

Awww thanks 🥰

[@Mousumimom]

2 yrs ago I watched this video it motivated me in last postpartum to lose weight and again this time i am watching hope so . Like video

[@VirgoChick14]

Do u recommend the Willow breast pump ?? I have the Elvie hands free pump and hate it!!.. it leaks, and super inconsistent 😭 waste of $500

[@drjennale]

I really love the willow. Especially now that they came out with the reusable containers. They are heavy though and not very discrete. But super reliable!

[@VirgoChick14]

@@drjennale oh that's so good! I've only had the Elvie for 3 months and major problems.. I should have read the reviews:/

[@drjennale]

Patricia Holley I’ve read lots of reviews too and a lot of people love the Elvie. Maybe join a Facebook group where they share trouble shooting

[@VirgoChick14]

@@drjennale thanks I think they just put the product out there without testing it for a while.. lots of other ladies I know have the same issues and nothing helps and Elvie customer service responds a month plus😔 It's nice the willow had the new milk compartments.

[@drjennale]

Patricia Holley plus their customer service is 🙌🏼 there’s a group of people selling and trading Elvie and Willow!! Maybe you can find someone to trade!

[@nicoleb7611]

Lol when you said you don't eat after 8pm, I literally gasped "how?". I have a 7 week old and I'm breastfeeding as well. Just goes to show everyone is different. I get hungry after almost every feeding! So I try to snack or just wait it out until next meal because I know I've consumed enough calories. Sometimes I'm just like whatever and will eat another whole meal.😏

[@drjennale]

I still breastfeed London 3 times over night!! I hate the feeling of being hungry so I’d probably eat full meals and deal with the consequences later 😅

[@nicoleb7611]

@@drjennale 😭 after a certain point I'm like forget it, I deserve this! 1am until about 4 30 is his primetime to be awake so I need the food. This is my 2nd go round with breastfeeding. I have a 20 month old too, she's weaned off though-at 13 months. Your channel is one of my favorites by the way.

[@drjennale]

Nicole B Awww thanks!! Our kids are right around the same age!

[@laruemonei]

I liked and subscribed as soon as I saw the scrubs!!!💜💜💜

[@04vinuify]

Same here...when I skip breakfast I don't feel much hungry..:) love to start IF again..

[@lyondrakelley8494]

Does intermittent fasting decrease your milk supply? Or is drinking water enough to keep up your supply?

[@drjennale]

I eat enough calories during my feeding window that it doesn’t affect my supply. But if you are at a significant deficit, you will inedibly see a dip.

[@lyondrakelley8494]

@@drjennale did you practice Intermittent fasting during your pregnancies?

[@drjennale]

Lyondra Kelley I did with London. Not with Wyatt. I also gained like 50 lbs with Wyatt’s pregnancy and only 23 with London. Had gestational diabetes with both!

[@lyondrakelley8494]

@@drjennale thank you for your advice!

[@liubaciupac1236]

Can you share with us how do you do IF or just eating in general, when you work at night? I work now night shifts so I am trying how to find a good balance . Thanks

[@drjennale]

My sleep schedule is horrible right now because even when I’m doing nights, I’m waking up during the day and breastfeeding so I still eat all my meals during the day and just water at night. If I didn’t have to wake up then I’d just move my eating window.

[@liubaciupac1236]

Jenny Le thank you

[@manalhakim7467]

Hi! I noticed you use (or used) a prescription prenatal vitamin. May I ask what’s the name of it & why you chose that one?

[@drjennale]

It’s just the generic one with iron. When your doctor prescribes it, it’s free!

[@nicoleenmashiloane914]

Love ur videos such a joy to watch wyet speech is developing more 💃🏽💃🏽

[@drjennale]

He’s talking up a storm now 🤓

[@amaanat.]

Wow your skin is glowing and you look amazing! I have two sons same age as both of yours. I'm really struggling with my five month old's sleep routine. Can you please share how you are managing with your little one.

[@drjennale]

London is still waking up 3 times at night to breastfeed 😭 are you breastfeeding?

[@amaanat.]

@@drjennale yeah I am exclusively breastfeeding, I only pump and use the bottle when I go out which is not everyday. My little one wakes up twice in the night to feed and that i am fine with, the problem is him waking up multiple times in between to be held or rocked back to sleep. I'm starting to wonder maybe it's his nose (my husband and 3 year old both gave sinus) that might be causing it.

[@amaanat.]

Also my elder used to wake up thrice in the night for two years (he was also breastfed) and from the day I weaned him off he slept through the night after only three rough nights.

[@brittanyyang7697]

Yasss bitter melon soup is exceptionally good and healthy! You should try stir frying it with pork, cilantro and green onions. 🥰

[@drjennale]

I usually stir fry with eggs! Just getting the rest of the family to eat it 😭

[@DrAdnan]

I feel like it’s been extra long since the last upload. Nice video!

[@drjennale]

I took a week off for thanksgiving to be with family 🥰 glad to know I was missed! 😬

[@aneliswaskoti8140]

Doesn't/ didn't coffee dry up your milk?

[@drjennale]

Nope!

[@numberone22459]

Can you do a study tips video. You obviously have some pretty great tips considering how far you’ve come

[@eliannitalinda]

Yes please, I'm preparing the test for medical resident here in Spain and I'm pregnant , I would like to know your tips to study.

[@aw8758]

I find IF is great if your lifestyles permits for you to skip breakfast. But it’s extremely hard to do when you want to eat breakfast but can’t just because ur doing a “diet”. IF worked great for me I was eating 1pm-6pm but now I need my coffee in the morning and I’m up at 5am...I just stop eating around 6pm ...not much of a fast but it’s something 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@drjennale]

I also wake up at 5 am! But I drink black coffee so it doesn’t break the fast.

[@tomaisa1]

Did Wyatt say : don't worry mom at 0:10? ♥️♥️ That was soo adorable

[@drjennale]

He’s been going through the sweetest phase lately!! He says I love you all the time and gives us hugs and kisses out of no where!! I hope he never changes 😭

[@tomaisa1]

@@drjennale awwe sweet pie. He won't change he has you both as his role model

[@linavalenzuela4651]

Thank you for sharing. I am so very motivated! Your babies are ADORABLE!

[@drjennale]

Thank you so much Lina 🥰

[@devynfox4105]

I’m trying to explain to my husband lol 😅 when it comes to comparing a glass of oj and a glass of wine, the alcohol content is higher in the wine so how does it not transfer as being slightly higher in our milk than the glass of oj? I am asking because I’m always trying to be extra cautious but feel like I can only have 2 glasses once he’s like 10-12 months old 😭

[@drjennale]

So the glass of wine will increase your blood alcohol. Your baby is drinking your milk which is would have the same alcohol content as your blood. It’s not like your baby is drinking the alcohol directly.

[@AveMariaTLM]

I’m hoping you know the answer to this question. Is there any proof/studies that show it is dangerous to breastfeed if you have done 17+hrs of fasting?? I keep hearing warnings that when autophagy starts at 17hrs of fasting, the body might dump detox toxins out through the breast milk… but I can’t find any studies that back this up… I’m fasting an older baby (almost 2 yrs old) and I want to use autophagy to help improve my gut bacteria to help my psoriasis

[@adreanbookman4561]

What app is that towards the end?

[@drjennale]

MyFitnessPal !

[@febevargas8914]

Hi! I’m new to your channel & loving your videos! Question, does caffeine affect your baby’s sleeping schedule at all? I’m 5 months postpartum and am just starting to have a little bit of black coffee in the morning, but I’m paranoid that it will affect my baby through my breast milk. I’ve heard mixed things on this subject. Any thoughts?

[@drjennale]

I personally drink a cup of coffee every morning and London always naps around 10 AM! We he doesn’t get fussy or gassy. I have hear some babies are sensitive but very minimal amounts are passed in the breastmilk. So generally I would say - try a little and see how it goes!

[@003shanna]

I just started intermittent fasting last week. I too am breastfeeding, however my little one just turned 2. I stop eating at 6pm and eat again at 10am. I am finding it rough in the mornings because I am a nurse and work very early in the am.

[@drjennale]

When you first start, I say the first 3 days are the hardest. You can still drink black coffee, tea, or fizzy water to help you feel full in the morning. I work inpatient with shifts from 6 AM to 7 PM. You can do it!!

[@MrMlettruong]

Jen, Good to hear your dad came there cooking your favorite foods that you missed for awhile :) before leaving your dad and Dat still have family thanksgiving lunch in the house of Ong Ba Noi :) and last few weeks, Tracey and her kids came to visit ong Ba Noi as well... we are so proud of you guys...

[@drjennale]

Yes he told me! Took all my vacation days for maternity leave so I cannot come home for Christmas or tet this year. But hopefully will be home this summer!

[@GlazinCas]

Lol! Would love if you explained drinking alcohol while breastfeeding again. I got lost 😬

[@drjennale]

Sure! When you drink your blood alcohol level equals the alcohol content that is passed to the breast milk. So for example : the legal limit to drive is if you have a blood alcohol level of 0.08. So that means that 0.08% of alcohol is pass through the breast milk. A fresh glass of orange juice has 0.5% alcohol. I even if I drank till I was in a coma! The amount of alcohol I’m passing to my baby would be less than orange juice! Hope that helps! 🍷

[@GlazinCas]

@@drjennale Thank You!!!

[@nomcebomatsetela1419]

Hi . Thank you so much for your videos , they’re very informative . I read online that if you drink alcohol while breast feeding this could affect the babies sleeping patterns. I have a 7 month old and I could use a glass or two of wine currently. Please advise if the alcohol affected your babies sleeping patterns or not

[@drjennale]

Not studies showing that it effects babies. But every baby is different. Both London and Wyatt slept better when I had wine! Just monitor your baby’s reactions when you drink!

[@rebekahmeans3755]

Hi Jenny! As a medical professional yourself, I have a question for you. Do you ever feel concerned about the toxins that are released in your body that go into your breastmilk, while fasting? I just finished reading “Fast. Feast. Repeat” by Gin Stephens, and I’m concerned about this. I love losing weight and the energy I get from fasting, but I’m concerned that it might be coming at the cost of my baby’s milk. Thoughts? Thanks!

[@drjennale]

This “release of toxins” is not based in science. We also have an amazing liver that clear out circulating toxins in our bodies. Ultimately, fasting is not a magic bullet that enables you to lose weight but rather the calories deficit that you obtain with fasting as a tool that causes weight loss. I’ve fasted 99% of the time while breastfeeding Wyatt until 14 months and London till 21 months. And both of them are at the 99th percentile of growth and exceeding all milestones. I hope this give you a little peace of mind.

[@chany2378]

Hi Jenny i did intermittent fasting pre pregnancy for 2 yrs and loved it! im 38 weeks pregnant at the moment and was wondering if as a first time mom who has never breast fed can i do intermittent fasting again ? like 16/8 or do you think i should wait till shes at least 1 month old ? was planning on maybe eating between 12-8pm ...but then again not sure how my body would respond when i breastfeed her in morning or while im fasting. 🙂thankyou

[@drjennale]

I think you should listen to your body. Give yourself some grace right after having a baby but cause being a mom and especially a first time mom - is though. It personally did not affect by milk supply because I still ate over the required amount of calories. For me personally. Just enjoy little one. Work on bonding. If you’re not hungry in the morning, don’t need to force yourself to eat. Congratulations!!

[@chany2378]

@@drjennale thankyou so much your awesome!🙂

[@TheMslexilove]

Hi Jenny. Thanks for making this video. I gaining so much weight due to the high carbs I am consuming. I was literally considering fasting but eating the same amount of food in a shorter window which would force me to automatically eat less. I do breastfeed my 4 month old baby during the night when he wakes will get really thirsty so I will drink water. The most shocking information received was the liquor lol. I didnt know it was ok to drink! Since I have been pregnant, everyone telling me to stop drink even my coffee which I love. My Anniversary is coming up but I only drink brandy, would a glass of Hennessy hurt?

[@drjennale]

I personally drink 1738 😬 I tell people that if you can safely hold baby you can breastfeed

[@desireeromero2384]

I love your channel ❤

[@hhholmes714]

Nice video👍🏼Your dinner of fried tofu and the cucumbers looked delish and ba by boy was too cute and funny..."Time for bed." "Oh my eyye..."😂Can't wait for that stage again with my 6wk old

[@tomaisa1]

I love you Jenny and love your kids, it's so hard to find such genuine people. Please visit Saudi, I'll be you tour guide 💚😁

[@drjennale]

We’ll let you know if we visit! The traveling family is goals ✈️🌏

[@tomaisa1]

@@drjennale that'll be fun. I'm currently hosting my professor from the US. It is so awesome to see 2 cultures opening up to each other. We're more similar than different

[@nadiachet7174]

Your kids are so cute. Women power to all moms👍👏

[@dramaticemochick]

Is your diet focused more on calorie intake or on how many meals you eat in a day ? Or both ? Lol if that makes sense ?

[@drjennale]

My diet is more based on an eating window. I eat until I am full. I only tracked calories at the end because I was curious and wanted to show that I still ate a good amount of food in 8 hours. Usually I don’t track at all.

[@missmojitoos]

Can you share that pickled cucumber recipe? It looks really good 🤤🤤

[@drjennale]

Yes! This is the recipe I used. I didn’t have red wine vinegar so I just used white and it still turned out really good! www.google.com/amp/s/www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cucumber-salad%3famp=true

[@user-DianaR960]

What! ? You mean I could be drinking all this time 😂 lol. Love you Jenni thanks for the video btw what kind of wine are you drinking? ❤️

[@drjennale]

Drink on my friend! You deserve it 🍷 I think there wine was a merlot by H3

[@aw8758]

Omg you make THE cutest babies wtffffff 😩😩😩💕

[@drjennale]

They look like Stans mini me’s!! 😭

[@misspink7508]

Hi! What about coffee? Can we drink coffee while breastfeeding? 🤔

[@drjennale]

I still drink coffee. You can drink it while your pregnant too! 200 g (12 oz) a day is fine even during pregnancy so I don’t see why not

[@misspink7508]

Thank you!!!

[@ZenaLoreace]

Wow i wish I had your slight appetite! there is no way I could eat such small portions twice a day. if did I wld be super model slim.

[@drjennale]

I made a video recently where I actually tracked calories and I was still eating 1900 calories/day!

[@swill5610]

I always feel guilty when I drink, I won’t anymore 😅

[@drjennale]

Drink on mama 🍷

[@ellypretty]

Jenny, here in my country you are not allowed to eat any fresh fruit or vegetable, nuts, chocolate, honey, fat meat, far cheese, beans etc first months of breastfeeding. What do you think? Did you have any diet first weeks?

[@drjennale]

Traditionally, there were some things that my mom wanted me to eat like bone soup. But medically, I don’t see any reason to restrict your diet if your baby is feeding and growing well.

[@ellypretty]

@@drjennale but did you skip some food? or you ate fruits and vegetables like before, I mean from the first weeks of baby's life

[@rnhim2072]

I don't blame Stan for not liking bitter melon lol

[@Nene_760]

Did you hear about Juice wrld?):

[@drjennale]

No I haven’t! What’s that?

[@Nene_760]

@@drjennale hes the artist that made Lucid dreams . He passed this morning from a seizure

[@drjennale]

IG: ohhitznene 😱 He was so young

[@Nene_760]

@@drjennale he just turned 21 last Monday): I seen him perform last year .

[@kat.b.7287]

He is a whopper! Healthy and happy and beautiful!

[@drjennale]

👦🏻👶🏻😍

[@alyaziazia6016]

baby is cute😘😍

[@giggles14smilechick]

Who the eff put thumbs down?

[@drjennale]

Lol Stan’s reaction every time 😅 especially videos of just Wyatt or London 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Natalie534]

7:02 👍👍👍😀😀😀💰💰💵💵🍼🥛🍼🍼

[@jisav9266]

You lost lots of weight. But your skin glowing 🙂😊

[@drjennale]

Since starting inpatient medicine, I’ve been eating horribly! Also due to stress. So the weight is coming back up 😭

[@mahamwk3943]

I m abreastfeeding mom my baby is 5 months old.i really need to loose weight

[@yerthao6471]

Yum! Stuff bitter melon!