Kvass and breastfeeding

All young mothers during the period of breastfeeding are concerned about the correctness of their diet, because many products directly affect the composition of breast milk and, accordingly, the well-being of the infant. Certain foods and drinks are in particular doubt. These include kvass.

Can I drink kvass for nursing mothers?

Doubts about the use of kvass in nursing mothers usually arise for the following reasons:

• Kvass contains a small percentage of alcohol, which through the breast milk acts on the baby’s liver;
• Kvass is a carbonated drink, which means it can provoke problems with the stomach in a child;
• Kvass is drunk cold, and cold drinks are contraindicated during breastfeeding.

The best solution to the “kvass” issue in this case is a compromise: kvass and breastfeeding are compatible, but drink it You can no more than 1 cup per day and only natural. And those arguments against, which usually frighten mothers, cannot be fully called true. Let's try to understand why.

1. Kvass does contain a small amount of ethyl alcohol - not more than 1.2%. Ethyl alcohol is formed in kvass as a result of natural fermentation, as, for example, in kefir. In the indicated volume, this substance is safe for the body, in addition, the body already contains ethyl alcohol in small quantities, even if a person does not drink alcohol at all. Kvass is not classified as either alcoholic or low alcoholic; it can be drunk by both a nursing mother and drivers.
2. The phrase “carbonated drink” is only partially applicable to kvass. Natural kvass contains gas, but it appears there naturally as a result of fermentation. Kvass, bottled in plastic bottles and sold in any supermarket, is a different matter. By and large, this is the usual “soda” with the taste and aroma of kvass. The gas in such drinks appears artificially. This kind of kvass can cause stomach problems. Even natural kvass should be used with caution by mothers with gastrointestinal problems. It is difficult to predict the reaction of crumbs to natural kvass: some children are tormented by gas, others do not show any anxiety. Here, only the gradual introduction of kvass into the diet and observation will help.
3. Ice drinking is not good for anyone, especially in extreme heat. A nursing mother really should choose warm drinks, but 1 cup of slightly chilled kvass will not harm lactation.

The best option for a nursing mother is a home-made homemade kvass. If you drink purchased - then let it be a natural barrel. Buying such kvass, you need to make sure it is fresh and in compliance with sanitary standards when filling it. But it is better to completely abandon the use of the store.

Useful properties of natural kvass

Natural kvass is not only allowed in limited quantities, but can also be useful. Useful properties of the drink are as relevant as possible for a young mother:

• Relieves fatigue;
• Invigorates and tones;
• Quenches thirst well;
• Contains vitamins and minerals.

Thus, if a nursing mother correctly and cautiously approaches the issue of consuming kvass, then you can be sure that this drink will not do any harm, and can even be useful.

We read on the topic of breastfeeding:

Not all foods can be consumed by nursing mothers, from this publication we wrote what you can eat, and what is better to refuse;

An article where we post links to descriptions of specific foods during the GW period -https://kid.htgetrid.com/en/kormlenie-grudyu/pitanie-kormyashhey-materi-v-period-gv.html

Additionally, we recommend that you read that categorically not allowed to nursing mothers