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| Q: I have bajra porridge everyday, and have been told that it is good for lactating. Is bajra gassy? My son has a severe gas problem. Avantika (Calcutta, India) |
| A: Your food has no relation to the child's gas formation. |
| Q: Can a nursing mother smoke or consume alcohol? Piya (Atlanta, USA) |
| A: A nursing mother should not smoke or drink alcohol. It is dangerous for the baby's health. |
| Q: I am a lactating mother. What diet should I follow to avoid being anaemic, keeping in mind that I do not want to overeat! Joyana (Dubai, UAE) |
| A: Take iron and calcium. Include methi [fenugreek], spinach and green vegetables in your diet. Drink plenty of milk. Have other things in moderate quantities and do not forget to exercise regularly. You will be fine – and so will your baby and mother-in-law! |
| Q: My baby has a gas problem. I am still breastfeeding him. What should I do? Is something wrong with my diet? What should I eat? Janki (Forth Worth, USA) |
| A: There is no such thing as gas trouble for such small babies. You can go ahead and eat whatever you want. |
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