Make sure each time you pick baby up to nurse you have a glass of water or 100% fruit juice to sip. To stay hydrated it is recommended you drink 8 to 12 glasses of water each day.

While breastfeeding you are still eating for two. It is recommended you consume 300 to 500 more calories a day, but this does not mean stock up on candy bars but instead healthy fruits, vegetables, whole grains, cereals, lean meats and dairy choices are the best choices. Chips and candy are ok in moderation but should make up a very small portion of a healthy diet for a breastfeeding mom.

Carrot sticks, cheese cubes, whole wheat crackers, dry cereal all make great and healthy take along snacks for breastfeeding moms on the go. Don't forget to bring along plenty of bottled water as well. This will keep you from making stops at vending machines and grabbing a candy bar at the check out.

Talk to your doctor about continuing your prenatal vitamins or some other multivitamin. Though we all try to eat a well balance diet some of us just need that extra supplement to keep on the right path to good nutrition.

Most mothers never need to avoid any foods while they breastfeed but there are instances when baby can be affected.

If your family has a history of allergies you may want to talk to your doctor about foods to avoid and how to meet your nutritional requirements in other healthy ways.

Some babies do indeed have sensitivities to some foods that may cause fussiness or gas. Keeping a food log could help narrow down what might be causing these issues with your baby. Logging what you are and how baby reacted thus watching for a pattern to emerge.

It is important to remember it is not recommended you restrict any food group with out the guidance of a doctor.