how much does mother's diet affect composition of breast milk?

[kfillmore]

Anyone know how much affect mother's diet has on quality of breastmilk? I am specifically wonder about milk for a toddler.

thanks

[katelove]

Very little effect. Here is the Kellymom article on the subject.

[foreverinbluejeans]

It does affect your nutritional stores. If you had a difficult birth or poor diet it may be more important that you wait longer between pregnancies to avoid miscarriage, premature birth, developmental problems, and birth defects. Your diet for the 3 months before you get pregnant with your next baby is important for early development.

[PatioGardener]

Originally Posted by katelove 

Very little effect. Here is the Kellymom article on the subject.