The general rule is that if your body can make a baby then your body can produce milk. Due to the fact that as a teenager you are still growing pay very close attention to your nutrition. Not only are you feeding a growing baby, you are still growing yourself. Keep in mind that your baby needs a healthy well fed mother. Do your best to avoid junk food and work towards a more balanced diet. Sample foods from the 12 fabulous foods list (and the 12 other great foods list) and you may find some new favorites!
As a teen mother will I get enough nutrition to breastfeed?
November 19, 2009 By