Fluid Intake

Do I need to drink more when breastfeeding?

Clare Byam-Cook says

You only need to drink enough fluid to keep yourself well hydrated. If your milk supply is good, whatever you are drinking is probably enough, but if it’s low and you have dark-coloured urine, you should drink more. Herbal teas, water and milk are excellent and it’s best to avoid drinking too much caffeine as this can make you and your baby a bit jittery. Fizzy drinks are best avoided as they tend to give your baby indigestion.