The Best Breastfeeding Diet: What Should You Eat?

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Folic Acid

Mention folic acid and most women think of prenatal vitamins, having learned of folate's importance in the diet during pregnancy. When breastfeeding, folic acid is still as important as ever, Somer says. "Your baby depends on every bite of asparagus you take for her folic acid." Other sources of folate include leafy green vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts.
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