Is it safe to eat wasabi when breastfeeding?

When I was breastfeeding my daughters, I got all kinds of unwanted (and sometimes ridiculous) advice. I was criticized for eating really spicy foods, but coming from an Indian family, my palate was used to the spice. read more

Many breastfeeding moms become conscious eaters, so it makes sense that eating strong flavors like wasabi would raise concerns. read more

Safe, yes. But it is not convenient. It might give your baby cholics. If you ask a doctor, he will tell you you must eat normally. But if you ask an experienced mother or midwife, she will advise you to avoid spicy foods. read more