Can I stay a vegetarian while breastfeeding?

Being a vegetarian will not affect your ability to produce milk.  However if you are following a more strict vegan diet as opposed to lacto-vegetarianism or lacto-ovo-vegetarianism, be sure to consult with a nutritionist to make sure that you are consuming a balanced diet for your baby.

Vegan should be sure that their diet includes proper amounts of:

Vitamin B12

Zinc

Riboflavin

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