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Fast Food

An occasional fast food meal is totally fine while breastfeeding — no guilt needed! Just know that a steady diet of fast food isn't ideal since it tends to be high in sodium and low in the nutrients you need.

Fast food won't harm your baby through breast milk, and there's nothing wrong with grabbing a burger when you're exhausted and haven't had a chance to cook. The concern is nutritional quality over time — fast food is typically high in sodium, saturated fat, and calories while being low in fiber, vitamins, and minerals that nursing moms need plenty of. Think of it as an occasional convenience, not a daily staple.
Sources: AAP, WHO

Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.

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