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I would say just stick to organic & fresh & stay away from things like garlic, onion, hot peppers, etc. Cruciferous veggies may make mommy & baby gassy, you just have to experiment. It’s really important to stay hydrated so lots of fresh fruit & veggies & water if you need it. Smoothies are simple, especially if you’re strapped for time!
I am curious to know as well as I will be having a baby in the next three months. I always ate foods like oatmeal and milk and heavy fats to keep my milk coming in strong….so I am curious to know what I can do this time around to keep production up.
I have heard that it is important to get omega-3 during this time….so probably lots of flax, huh?
I would also suggest lots of greens for the calcium. You don’t want it to come from what’s stored in your bones.
natalia rose talks about how she boosted her milk production by eating two pounds of green a day—one pound steamed and the other via juice or green smoothies. greens are all you need for calcium. also zinc is really important—i think she suggests pecans, which i don’t know if they are really raw. i would google raw pregancy or just buy a good book on it…
FENUGREEK SPROUTS help in milk formation in nursing mothers. There’s a lot of info available about this on the net.
I’m transitioning to raw and I’m nursing my 5 month old and plan to until he decides to wean. Avocados are fantastically healthy for a nursing mama. They’re probably the most important food you can eat. I’m off dairy entirely except that I do sometimes make kefir when the urge strikes me (you can use raw milk for this if you have a source. Fenugreek, as mentioned above, is awesome for increasing milk supply. The most important thing is just staying as hydrated and well rested as possible. Ha! Must laugh at myself because I have a toddler along with the baby so I can’t say I’m practicing what I preach in regards to sleep.
I am nursing a 9-month old and I just make sure to get a good balance in my vegan raw diet. This is usually 1/2 nuts/seeds and 1/2 fruits and veggies. Eating a lot of raw veggies means you are getting a lot of water usually. I just made the Chili recipe from Carol Alt’s second book today and it was delicious. I love Julianos Spinach Soup, and I love Borscht Soup. I do a smoothie for breakfast every day with Hemp Protein Powder.