ℹ️Myth BustedCurated
Soft-Serve Ice Cream
Soft-serve ice cream is safe while breastfeeding! The pregnancy concern about listeria in soft-serve machines doesn't apply to nursing moms — listeria doesn't transfer through breast milk.
Myth: The soft-serve ice cream listeria concern is a pregnancy restriction. Listeria does not pass through breast milk, making soft-serve safe while breastfeeding.
During pregnancy, soft-serve ice cream was flagged because the machines can harbor listeria if not cleaned properly, and listeria during pregnancy can be serious. During breastfeeding, listeria doesn't transfer through breast milk. Enjoy your soft-serve cone — you've earned it!
Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.
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