Do nursing women in India avoid eating spicy food?

I've always wondered what nursing mothers eat in countries such as Thailand, India, Mexico, and China, and in other places where hot and spicy foods are common. I suspect that they continue to eat the same foods they ate before pregnancy without much fuss from their nursing children. read more

Processed food while breastfeeding: Processed foods are quick and easy to prepare especially when you have a baby. But these foods contain preservatives and additives that are toxic for the baby. Additives can also cause colic in the baby and allergies. Your baby can also turn fussy. Spicy food and flatulence causing food: Spicy food and flatulence causing foods can cause a shift in your baby’s reaction. read more

Yes, in general. There are many cultures who regularly eat spicy foods and strong-flavored foods, and there is no evidence that a greater percentage of these babies are fussy, gassy, or have other problems with the foods their moms eat. read more