Q&A: Will I Make Baby Fat?
I'm not the healthiest of eaters. If I eat fatty foods, will I make my baby fat?
No. The fat levels of breast milk are not influenced by the fat in a mother’s diet. In fact, breastfeeding has been found to reduce a baby’s risk of obesity by 20 percent to 30 percent in part because a baby learns to better self-regulate his food intake by nursing at the breast.
Please note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. You should always consult with a qualified physician or health professional about your specific circumstances.
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