How can someone nurse and be a vegetarian?

Question

When I nursed, I could not eat anything containing beans or nuts. How can a nursing mother get enough protein if she has to avoid beans and nuts?

Answer 1

Most nursing mothers can eat what they please, beans and nuts included.

I am a breastfeeder and a vegetarian and do not eat many beans or nuts simply for the fact that I'm not a fan - instead I eat plenty of cheese,yoghourt,eggs and soy.

Answer 2

Why couldn't you eat them?

Answer 3

Eggs are your best friend when your a vegetarian but if your a vegan then protein supplements ARE out there.

Answer 4

I would suggest protein shakes.  Those are about the only way to get lots of protein if you are not eating beans or nuts (or obviously meat).

Answer 5

why couldn't you eat beans or nuts?  This is insane, where did you get this info?  I nursed both my children and ate beans and nuts all the time.  they are now 17 and 12.  

Answer 6

nursing womeen dont have to avoid beans and nuts- in fact beans would be a crazy thing to avoid. some say if there is a family history of allergies then there is a reason to avoid nuts because they are a big allergen. but beans no way- plus many vegetarian people get most of their protein from soy- which would be a bean- but like i said i don't know who told you to avoid bean but that's completely untrue. There are plenty of Vegan mother's who breastfeed

Answer 7

my question is how you can be a vegetarian and let your baby drink milk!