Quantity and Variety during Lactation

Behavior: Breastfeeding woman eats more than usual and a variety of foods.

• A breastfeeding woman should eat the equivalent of an extra meal each day to protect her health and her baby's health. Unless extremely malnourished, virtually all mothers can produce enough breastmilk. Family members can support a breastfeeding woman by helping her with work and making sure she has enough food to eat.