Is it possible to have waffles while breastfeeding?

Waffles during breastfeeding are allowed subject to the following conditions: timely introduction into the diet, natural ingredients in the composition, no excessive consumption. The safest waffles for nursing mothers are those prepared at home, in which you can adjust the dose of sugar and choose quality products. A product without filling is safer, since it does not contain a large amount of flavorings and preservatives.

Can a nursing mother have waffles? Yes, but from 3 months and if the baby does not have allergies or digestive problems. There is always an opportunity to replace it with any other healthier dessert.

The expert worked on the article:

Gagarina Svetlana Vyacheslavovna

Author of the article Education: Moscow Medical Academy named after. Sechenov. Professor, Doctor of Science, mammologist, surgical specialist: gynecology, oncology, pediatric and aesthetic surgery.

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Composition, calorie content

The composition of waffles includes eggs, milk, flour, sugar, salt and, in some recipes, butter. If they have a filling, but its composition is different: fruity, with the taste of cocoa or cream, with nuts, but most often this part of the waffles contains harmful dyes, preservatives, flavorings and other food additives.

Ingredients:

butter;
milk;
eggs;
flour;
water;
salt and soda;
cocoa powder;
nuts;
additives.

Calorie content depends on the amount of sugar used, as well as on whether a filling is provided, and is equal to 340 kcal per 100 g.

Kinds

There are several options for preparing waffle batter:

with a simple composition, contain sugar, milk and flour;
dairy-free;
rich, including eggs, butter, milk and granulated sugar.

Depending on the cooking method and taste, several types are distinguished:

Belgian - created with a large amount of stiffly whipped proteins and yeast;
Viennese - soft in structure, often with jam or cream filling;
Dutch - dense, between the cakes - caramel or boiled condensed milk;
Italian waffles - taste like crispy cookies, but sometimes, while they are hot, they are filled with berries or fruits;
English - contain potato flakes or vegetables and are fried before serving;
classic - dry crispy cakes, practically without taste or aroma. Designed for layering with fat or praline filling.

Ingredients

If we talk about waffle cakes, there are practically no artificial or harmful elements in their composition. Most often, it includes eggs, salt, and milk. In some cases, cocoa and/or nuts are added, which are also valuable for the substances they contain.

In the table you can familiarize yourself with the main beneficial and harmful properties of waffle cakes, as well as the vitamins in their structure.

Ingredient	Vitamins	Benefit	Harm
Flour	Group B, protein from 8 to 21% in the form of gluten (gluten), easily digestible carbohydrates.	For brain function, muscles, hair growth, nails.	Flour products cause gas formation in the baby and contribute to excess weight gain after childbirth. If you had a caesarean section, you should not eat wholemeal flour.
Sugar	During production, sugar goes through processing stages and practically nothing useful remains in it.		Glucose sharply increases the level of insulin in the blood, which is contraindicated for people prone to diabetes and obesity. Sweets cause colic and allergies in babies under 6 months of age.
Butter	Vitamin A	Increases immunity, restores the nervous system, promotes active tissue growth, and has a positive effect on the baby’s visual organs.
Eggs	B12, B5, B2, A, B4, D	– Provide energy without a sharp rise in blood sugar. – Improve metabolism, hair and skin condition. – Have an antitumor effect, reduce the risk of breast cancer.	– The child may be allergic to eggs or infected with salmonellosis. – Cholesterol, contained in large quantities in the yolk, increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. – Egg powder, albumin, and lazozymes are often found in store-bought confectionery products.
Milk	B2, B1, C, B9, B5, B12, B3, D	-Saturating the body with protein reduces the risk of malignant tumors. – reduces the likelihood of developing diabetes. -Restores intestinal microflora. - improves the condition of bones and hair - normalizes stomach acidity. – Contains important amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own: lecithin, isoleucine, valine. Their deficiency causes a constant feeling of fatigue and reduces immunity.	– Allergic reaction to cow's milk protein. - disruption of the gastrointestinal tract in infants due to lactase deficiency. – Sometimes it reduces the amount of breast milk produced, as it contains the female hormone – estrogen.
Cocoa	A, B, C, D, RR	– Contains iron and zinc, which have a beneficial effect on hematopoiesis and hormonal levels. – Folic acid helps a woman recover after childbirth, and phenylamine energizes her. – Cleanses the liver of excess cholesterol. – Helps increase hemoglobin levels.	– A rash may appear in the child, a high jump in blood sugar and pressure. – Flushes calcium from the body, narrows the walls of blood vessels. – Contraindicated for kidney disease.
Nuts	A, B, C, B, E	– Very nutritious, include iron, copper and other beneficial microelements. – Improves mental activity. – normalize the functioning of the nervous system, strengthen the immune system.	– High risk of allergies. – If consumed in excess, a sharp increase in body weight may occur.
Salt	В1,В2,В6,С	Improves potassium-sodium and ion exchange in the body.	Retains water in body cells.

Waffles do not always contain natural products. It is a cheap substitute made from palm oil or margarine.

Additives in fillings

Industrial fillers are extremely rarely useful. The homemade filling is made natural: with fruit, cottage cheese or jam, and such waffles are suitable for nursing mothers.

Filling in purchased products:

fatty. It is made from confectionery fat with sugar and crumbs, which are thoroughly mixed and whipped. The most harmful filler is palm oil; it can accumulate in the body as cholesterol plaques;
praline. It is created on the basis of fats, but natural ones: vegetable, obtained from nuts or sunflower seeds. It is safe for the mother, but there is a high risk of an allergic reaction in the baby;
fondant. Consists of sugar and syrup, including tiny air bubbles obtained as a result of thorough beating;
fruity. It is prepared by boiling berries and/or fruits with syrup. The most acceptable filling for lactation, if it does not contain preservatives and the baby has no allergies;
combined. Alternates between different layers of waffles;
soft types of confectionery come with condensed boiled milk or soufflé;
airy chocolate is used by some manufacturers as a layer between waffle layers.

Homemade products are made with any filling; during lactation, it is advisable to choose natural ones - berries and fruits.

The most harmful and dangerous components are contained in the sweet layer:

artificial colors and flavors – cause allergies in the child and disrupt metabolism;
Vanilla is a harmless spice, but very expensive to produce. Therefore, they use its chemical analogue - vanillin, which has the same aroma, but accumulates in the body and poisons it;
sugar in large quantities is harmful during lactation, as it negatively affects the growth of bones and teeth, causes excess weight, and gas formation if it is abused.

How to choose waffles

General recommendations for choosing waffles:

You need to pay attention to the expiration date of the product. The packaging must be intact.
When you press the pack, a characteristic crunch should be heard. This indicates that the waffles were stored correctly.
You should avoid products that contain synthetic dyes and fragrances. These are all artificial additives that can be harmful to an adult, not to mention a baby.
It is best to give preference to products that have a dietary filling of fruit puree. It contains a minimum of dyes and other additives.
It is very important that palm oil is not included in the ingredient list. It is a milk fat substitute that is pre-processed and very unhealthy.
Of course, it is better to buy waffles without cream and filling. It is in the interlayers that a large number of harmful components are contained.
It is acceptable for waffles to contain fruit. If instead there is condensed milk or whipped cream, then there is a high probability that they were made from surrogates and not natural products.

If possible, it is better to prepare waffles yourself at home - this gives 100% confidence in the naturalness and quality of the delicacy.

In the first six months of breastfeeding, you should not eat foods high in allergens: vegetables, fruits and berries of yellow, orange and red colors, such as tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries, apricots, bell peppers.

Benefit

Waffles contain a large amount of carbohydrates, which replenish the body with strength and vigor. Breast milk production requires about 600 kcal per day. And besides this, you need to care for and play with the baby, and do household chores.

Beneficial features:

100 grams of product contains 80 g of carbohydrates. This amount is enough to add strength and energy;
The filling in sweets is made from vegetable fat. It is easily absorbed by the body and has high nutritional value;
contains dietary fiber. This has a beneficial effect on the intestinal microflora and ensures good absorption of the product.

Waffles have a positive effect on the emotional background. After eating them, serotonin is released, which gives a feeling of joy. Sweets are associated with antidepressants and are eaten to quickly lift your mood.

Harm and contraindications

A nursing mother is allowed to eat waffles only in limited quantities, as they sharply increase blood pressure and sugar levels and negatively affect metabolism.

The fats contained in waffles, especially palm oil, provoke the appearance of plaques, including in nursing women.

The industrial product with filling contains a large amount of flavorings and preservatives. Due to the high sugar content, the baby is likely to have problems with the nervous system in the future, the most common of which is hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder.

Waffles for breastfeeding are contraindicated for women in the following cases:

disturbances in the functioning of the pancreas in the mother or child;
the baby is not yet 3–4 months old;
anemia in a woman or child;
the occurrence of an allergic reaction. In this case, it is worth trying waffles without filling, and it is better if they are homemade.

Why a nursing mother should not eat waffles:

contains cocoa and nuts, this is a strong allergen for a newborn;
unscrupulous manufacturers add emulsifiers, preservatives, dyes and flavor enhancers;
You can buy expired sweets on store shelves. And this is dangerous for indigestion in both mother and child;
for women who monitor their weight during breastfeeding, the calorie content of the product is too high;
a large amount of carbohydrates is not always good. Oversaturation of the baby with colic and excess gas formation.

Sweets are made using milk powder. Its composition is similar to whole cow milk, but does not provide any benefit, since in rare cases it is enriched with vitamins. Products containing it should be taken with caution.

Carbohydrates, caffeine and sugar found in cocoa beans instantly enter the bloodstream and saturate the milk. Cocoa powder is well absorbed by the mother's body, but the baby has problems: skin allergies, insomnia, digestive system disorders. Cocoa is allowed to be introduced into the menu 6 months after birth.

Also, components found in nuts: iodine and essential oils act as a strong allergen. Manifest in the form of: urticaria, eczema, atopic dermatitis. If nuts are stored incorrectly in confectionery production, then mold gets into the waffles, which causes food poisoning.

Eating waffles while breastfeeding is not advisable. It is better to give preference to more gentle sweets (marshmallow, marmalade, cookies). If you want this particular delicacy, replace the filling with homemade stuffing.

Benefits and possible harm

Eating waffles raises questions among nursing mothers. They contain many nutrients that will be beneficial during breastfeeding. Despite this, you need to eat them very carefully. The beneficial properties of the treat include the following:

mood lifting;
improving brain function;
help with stress and depression;
energy charge;
normalization of metabolism;
improved digestion and stool;
help with severe fatigue, sleep problems, etc.

The consumption of all foods, especially sweets, is accompanied by some contraindications and possible adverse reactions. This is most relevant during the period of breastfeeding. Excessive amounts of waffles in the diet can lead to weight gain, as they are very high in calories. In addition, using cocoa, nuts, etc. as filling can cause an allergic reaction in an infant. It can manifest itself in the form of rashes, itching, spots, hives and other symptoms.

Almost all store-bought waffles contain flavorings, flavor enhancers and other chemicals that are dangerous not only for a nursing woman, but also for a baby. They can cause various adverse reactions, including poisoning in a child. A high content of carbohydrates, including sugar, negatively affects the child’s gastrointestinal tract, since he cannot cope with their digestion. This manifests itself in the form of colic, bowel movements or restlessness.

How to select and store

Crispy

The dough contains a maximum of natural ingredients and few artificial ones. Fats in the filling should not be hydrogenated, as this is hazardous to health. When the origin of the fat is not indicated, it is better to discard the product. Next is the expiration date. If the waffles are without filling, then they are stored for no more than 3 months, with it - up to 60 days.

It is important to pay attention to the appearance of the packaging: it should not have sticky stains or be damaged. The waffles are golden in color, crispy, without rancid taste or smell. Storage requires low humidity, without foreign aromas. The integrity of the packaging is important. You cannot buy opened or torn packs.

Not crispy

These are soft or sugar waffles, such as Viennese and Belgian. The dough contains a maximum of natural ingredients. For a nursing mother, it is better if they are without filling. The packaging is not damaged, the shelf life is no more than 2 months. No unpleasant smell. They should not be damp or moldy; it is strictly forbidden to eat such waffles while breastfeeding. They are stored well in a tied bag, as in the open air they dry out and become too hard.

Is it possible to eat waffles during lactation: choosing a safe treat

If your baby does not have an allergic reaction to waffles, and you consume this delicacy in reasonable quantities, then you need to know how to choose the safest treat so that it cannot harm your health and the health of your baby.

It is best to buy waffles with buttercream - it contains the least amount of extraneous ingredients, so the risk of an allergic reaction in the future is significantly reduced.
There are quite a lot of perishable ingredients in waffles, especially the filling. Be sure to check the expiration date and when the product was released. In addition, you can inspect the integrity of the packaging - press it a little or bend it, if you hear the characteristic crunch of the waffle, this means that there are no breaks, and the product remains dry, fresh and not soggy.
If you are still afraid of allergies in your baby, then you can replace regular waffles with Vienna waffles. The composition of this delicacy is practically no different from ordinary pancakes, so it is considered relatively safe.

So, can you have waffles while breastfeeding? In the course of this article, we found out that this delicacy is quite dangerous. Usually new products cause only minor allergies, but in the case of waffles this can develop into a serious illness. Therefore, if you want to exclude the possibility of developing diathesis in your baby, we recommend that you stop eating waffles during breastfeeding.

How to include waffles in your diet

Wafers should be introduced carefully and gradually during breastfeeding. If the child is initially prone to allergies, then it is better to postpone their use until six months. When the baby reacts well to new foods, they try sweets from 3 months.

Action plan:

for the first time, eat a third of one waffle. It is advisable to do this in the morning and on a full stomach;
For the next two days, observe the baby and his reaction. If all is well, waffles are introduced into the diet. If you experience anxiety or skin rashes, discontinue the product. They try again only after 2 months.

Daily norm

You are allowed to consume no more than 100 grams per day. This amount will not make the milk too fatty. If the baby is doing well with their absorption, a nursing mother can eat waffles in the indicated dosage.

Can a nursing mother eat waffles?

Store-bought wafers with fillings will not benefit a nursing mother. If you're looking for something sweet to eat while breastfeeding, choose a natural product. Such waffles will only bring benefits if you know how to use them correctly.

In the first month after birth

The diet of a lactating woman in the first month after childbirth should not contain allergens and foods that are difficult to digest. That is why sweets are prohibited during this period, including waffles. The baby's gastrointestinal tract adapts to nutritional conditions. He cannot cope with a heavy load, which leads to many negative reactions.

How and when to introduce it into the diet?

It is not recommended to eat waffles until the baby is 4 months old. If we are talking about delicacies with filling, it is best to introduce them into the diet after six months. For the first time, eat a third of the waffle in the morning. Wash down the treat with water or unsweetened tea. Negative manifestations from the gastrointestinal tract or allergies usually appear within 2 days. If you do not notice any changes in your baby, you can gradually increase the amount. It is recommended to eat no more than 30–50 g of product per day. You should not eat sweets every day.

What to replace

Fruits and dried fruits will make up for the deficiency of sweets, and also, unlike waffles, will not affect excess weight and will restore the level of vitamins in the body.

Safe sweets for breastfeeding:

crispy cookies;
pancakes with your favorite filling - berries, boiled condensed milk or sour cream;
white marshmallows without chocolate;
paste;
marmalade;
souffle.

You can try English and Viennese waffles. During their production, the amount of preservatives is kept to a minimum and there are fewer contraindications.

As a complete snack, an alternative would be sandwiches with savory fillings from vegetables or fish, low-calorie chicken or turkey pate.

Home Recipes

Diet waffles

Ingredients:

low-fat cottage cheese – 200 g;
egg white – 2 pcs.;
whole grain flour – 130 g;
vegetable oil – 1 tbsp. l.;
honey - 1 tbsp. l.;
baking powder – 1 tsp.

All ingredients must be thoroughly mixed and kneaded into a dough. Bake in a waffle iron. Low-fat cottage cheese is added to waffles for a nursing mother as a filling. You can simply spread it on top.

Creamy

Ingredients:

egg – 3 pcs.;
sugar – 100 g;
flour – 350 g;
skim milk – 1 glass;
butter - 1 package;
lemon juice – 1 tsp;
baking powder - 2 tsp.

Soft butter is mixed with sugar and melted. Add flour, eggs, milk, baking powder and lemon juice. Knead the dough well. The consistency is like sour cream. Spoon onto a preheated waffle iron and bake.

Viennese

Ingredients:

milk – 2 tbsp.;
butter – 400 g;
chicken egg – 6 pcs.;
wheat flour – 700 g;
lemon juice – 2 tbsp. l. (if you are allergic, you can replace it with apple cider vinegar);
baking powder for dough – 4 tsp;
sugar – 200 g.

All ingredients are thoroughly mixed. The finished dough is placed in a waffle iron and baked.

Fresh

This type of baking goes well with sweet tea. You can use various fillings.

Ingredients for cooking:

egg yolk – 2 pcs.;
flour – 2 tbsp;
water – 2 tbsp.;
a pinch of salt and soda.

The yolks are ground with soda and salt. Add half a glass of water. Gently add flour so that there are no lumps. Pour out the remaining liquid. The finished dough is spooned into the waffle iron and baked according to the instructions for the device.

English

In England, waffles are not classified as sweet baked goods. They are baked from dough with the addition of oatmeal or corn flour. Served as a light snack. Waffle shape - tube. Vegetable filling, fish paste or spices are added inside. Olive oil is used as a dressing.

Ingredients:

potato flour – 1 tbsp;
margarine – 100 g;
sugar – 1⁄2 tbsp;
egg – 2 pcs.;
You can add lemon zest to taste.

Eggs are ground with sugar. Add melted margarine, flour, lemon and mix thoroughly. Any unsweetened filling can be used if desired. Breastfeeding women should not eat mushrooms as a filler.

It is better if waffles during breastfeeding are prepared at home from ingredients known to the woman than bought in a store. Confectionery products without filling are a higher priority during lactation than with it, since this is where the largest amount of harmful substances is contained. Store the opened product as written on the package to avoid the development of pathogenic bacteria, mold or staleness.

Mastering the waffle iron

To make waffles yourself, you will need a waffle iron. But a Soviet-style waffle frying pan will also work, but you will have to cook on the stove, which is not so convenient for nursing mothers.

Viennese

Try the Viennese recipe. It is very high in calories, but it is made from high-quality products and without chemicals. Ingredients:

a glass of milk;
350 g baking flour;
100 g granulated sugar;
200 g butter;
3 chicken eggs;
1 spoon of fresh lemon juice;
2 tsp. baking powder for dough.

Add sugar to softened butter and grind. Gradually stir in the eggs, pour in the milk, add the flour and baking powder, and squeeze in the lemon. Stir until smooth, then place a large spoonful of batter into a preheated waffle iron, cover with a lid and wait 5 minutes. Waffles turn out soft, fluffy and sweet, so when it comes to fillings, choose something healthy, such as cottage cheese or sugar-free jam, rather than condensed milk.

Fresh

This recipe is suitable both as a dessert - with sweet fillings, and as a snack option. Unleavened waffles can be combined with any filling. Take:

a glass of flour;
egg;
a mug of water;
a pinch of baking soda;
salt.

Separate the yolk, add salt and beat it with soda. Then pour half a glass of water, stirring, add all the flour, add water until the end, but gradually. After thoroughly mixing the dough, start baking. Waffle preparation time is about 5 minutes.

English

The recipe from the residents of Foggy Albion is most suitable for solving the problem of whether a waffle can be made while breastfeeding, since it is prepared on a vegetable basis. The simplest option is from potatoes:

Boil 4 large potatoes, cut into pieces, in salted water.
Drain the broth and mash the tubers into a puree.
Pour in 100 ml of hot milk and add a piece of butter.
Beat the egg into the cooled mass, add a glass of flour, stir. You should get a creamy dough.
Preheat the waffle iron and pour in the batter.
Cook for 5 to 7 minutes.

If desired, other vegetables (zucchini, onions) are added to the puree, and the waffles themselves are served with sour cream, minced meat, pate - the choice is varied.

The period of breastfeeding is a time of restrictions, but it is also a great opportunity to learn how to cook delicious and healthy dishes, for example, potato waffles. Lactation will end sooner or later, but your favorite recipes will remain.