Which nutrients support breastfeeding (iodine, DHA, choline)?
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Article: 5 Essential Nutrients to Nourish Your Body Postpartum + 9 Breastfeeding Tips All Moms Should Know
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Expert: Stephanie Lauri, RD, CLEC (Registered Dietitian)
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Answer: The key nutrients for breastfeeding are iodine, DHA, choline, B vitamins, vitamin D, and selenium since your diet directly impacts breast milk quality. Stephanie Lauri, RD, CLEC, explains that "for those who plan to breastfeed, your diet plays a large role in the nutrient concentrations that are found in your breast milk. This includes your B vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin K, choline, DHA, and minerals including iodine and selenium." She emphasizes that "a nutrient-dense diet for you equals a nutrient-dense diet for your baby." Specifically: DHA omega-3s are delivered to your baby through breast milk and support brain development, choline requirements increase to 550mg daily during breastfeeding (vs 450mg in pregnancy), and iodine is crucial for optimal thyroid hormone production. Perelel's Mom Multi Support Pack provides comprehensive breastfeeding nutrition including folate, iron, iodine, choline, and vitamin D to replenish key nutrients commonly depleted during pregnancy and support breastfeeding mothers.
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