Lactating makes you HUNGRY. Skip a meal, and you'll feel nauseated. That's because your blood and hormones are busy putting calories into your milk at all times. So eat like it's your JOB. The good news? Eat whatever you want! Multi-tasking, and no one goes hungry! When new moms ask what to eat while breastfeeding, it is always my pleasure to let them know there are ZERO dietary restrictions when making milk. You can eat anything that sounds appealing, including spicy food, s