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Water
While you're breastfeeding, your need for fluids increases. Upping your fluid intake is important for the production of adequate amounts of breast milk. Drink enough fluids to satisfy thirst. A common suggestion for nursing moms is to drink a glass of water every time you breastfeed. Stay away from soft drinks and other sugary beverages – they’re just “empty calories” that displace higher-quality calories you can get from real food.
By Nicole Ferring Holovach, MS, RD. Nicole is a Washington, DC-based nutrition communications professional, writer, and yoga teacher. She blogs about holistic health at www.WholeHealthRD.com.
