Gas Foods

Dear Nurse Annie,

My baby is still crying. I am so exhausted. My mother says I could be eating something that is hurting my son. I am so tired I want to quit breast feeding.

What can I do?

Exhausted Ethel.

Dear Ethel,

I am sorry this problem continues.

I would encourage you to review your diet before you quit breastfeeding.

Foods the mother eats that may add to gas in babies
Acid foods: Tomatoes, citrus, vinegar, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, beans, peppers, cucumbers, garlic, onion .

Allergies: If you are allergic to a food it is a good idea to avoid it. Examples: Cow’s milk, fish, eggs, wheat, citrus.

Just eating less of these foods may help.

I know you are tired Ethel. Do keep me up to date on how you are doing.

Nurse Annie