A nurse is providing instruction about diet during breastfeeding to a new mother. Which information should the nurse include?
a. Energy needs of breastfeeding require the addition of 500 calories each day.
b. It is important to increase your consumption of fluids to at least 10 glasses of water every day while breastfeeding.
c. Avoidance of spicy foods is recommended because it can affect how breast milk tastes.
d. Dieting to reduce weight is not recommended while breastfeeding.
A
The "normal" caloric intake for a woman of childbearing age is 2000 kcal/day; for the breastfeeding mother, the caloric intake should be 2500 kcal/day. Breastfeeding mothers' fluid requirements can be met by drinking six 8-ounce glasses of water or caffeine-free drinks/day. Avoidance of spicy foods is recommended because it can affect how breast milk tastes, while true for many women, is not the most appropriate answer to the question concerning dietary instructions. Breastfeeding actually encourages weight loss secondary to the amount of energy required for the metabolic needs of lactation.
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