Eggs are part of everyone's daily diet. It is difficult, perhaps, to find those who do not love them. One of the easiest and fastest to prepare dishes from them is scrambled eggs. Just a great, delicious and nutritious breakfast or dinner option. Is it possible for a nursing mother to scramble eggs?
The benefits of scrambled eggs
Chicken and quail eggs are eaten. Both contain a large amount of easily digestible protein. Just one chicken egg covers 15% daily allowance proteins for our body. They also contain leucine, an essential amino acid that takes part in the construction of proteins. There is also a whole complex of vitamins and minerals necessary for normal human life. These are A, E, group B, folic acid, biotin, choline, Se, Mg, K, P, Ca, Fe. All this is preserved in raw eggs, but is partially destroyed during heat treatment. Eating this product regularly is beneficial for the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system, vision, strengthening dental and bone tissue, as a cancer prevention.
Scrambled eggs harm
Let's list the main dangers that ordinary eggs can harbor in themselves:
- Salmonellosis. A dangerous infectious disease transmitted by chicken droppings. The source of infection can be raw eggs... Therefore, it is important to process them thermally, even with a partial loss of nutrients, as well as wash them thoroughly before cooking and keep them clean. own hands... There is an opinion that quails do not suffer from salmonellosis, because their testicles can be eaten raw without fear. But actually it is not. Any bird is a potential carrier of salmonellosis.
- Eggs contain harmful cholesterol, which is deposited inside our blood vessels. It disrupts the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system. Especially dangerous from this point of view is fried foods, the same scrambled eggs. The bulk of cholesterol is found in the yolk.
- Chickens that are raised in a poultry farm are fed with industrial feed, which often contains large quantities of antibiotics, hormones, nitrates and other dangerous chemicals. All this ends up in the eggs.
- Eggs are a highly allergenic product. This is due to the content of specific proteins in it. The reaction to them can manifest itself as skin rashes, indigestion, rhinitis and even Quincke's edema.
Can I breastfeed scrambled eggs?
So, from the above, it is clear that eggs are an ambiguous product. Very useful on the one hand and dangerous on the other. But, observing precautions, you can eat them for a nursing mother.
Choose homemade eggs that are as fresh as possible, of the origin and quality of which you are sure. In no case, do not eat them raw, no matter how great the benefit. They need to be fried and boiled so that the yolk is not soggy. Lactating eggs can be included in the diet occasionally. Fried foods aren't very healthy, though. Cook scrambled eggs with as little fat as possible, possibly adding vegetables. The number of eggs in the diet of a nursing mother should not exceed 3-4 pieces per week.
Eggs can be introduced starting from 2-3 months of a child's life. To begin with, it should be only half or one quail egg. Monitor your child closely. If you have noticed any allergic reactions, you will have to temporarily exclude them. Well, if everything went well, gradually increase the portion.
It is more expedient to replace scrambled eggs with boiled eggs or an omelet (see Omelet with HB). It is much healthier and no less tasty.
It's no secret that quail eggs are not only tasty, but also healthy. Moreover, they are recommended for pregnant women to eat.
After the birth of a child, the question arises - is it possible for a nursing mother to have eggs? Will they harm, will they cause allergies?
At breastfeeding it is important to monitor the quality of food, because the health of the baby directly depends on this, because at first he will receive all the vitamins and minerals from his mother's milk.
Quail eggs contain vitamins A, E, group B, which are very important for the full development of the child. It is a valuable source of protein, iron, calcium (especially a lot of it in the shell, which is also eaten).
Unlike chicken eggs, quail eggs rarely cause allergies, so they can be safely eaten by everyone who is contraindicated in chicken eggs. If there are concerns, this product can be introduced into the diet gradually and track how the baby will react to it.
In order not to harm the baby:
- Doctors recommend not to abuse eggs and eat no more than 1-2 eggs per day. This will be enough to replenish the supply of essential vitamins and amino acids.
- In this case, the eggs should be boiled, and when the child grows up a little, you can try raw ones. The raw product is safe and not a source of salmonellosis, but caution when breastfeeding is still helpful.
Quail eggs are conveniently stored in the refrigerator, they retain their useful properties and pleasant taste for a long time. 
They help to improve the functioning of the mother's gastrointestinal tract, increase immunity, and restore hormonal imbalances that many women suffer after childbirth.
If you have any doubts about the freshness of a product, put it in a glass of water. A fresh egg will sink to the bottom, a week old egg will float vertically.
A product more than a month old completely floats to the surface, and it is better to refuse to use it.
Traditional cooking methods for this product boil down to frying, boiling and eating raw.
- They are boiled in the same way as chicken, only faster - about 3-4 minutes soft-boiled, about 6 minutes hard-boiled.
- Boiled eggs can be eaten on their own, as well as added to salads, used in sandwiches, hot dishes. Often they replace chicken ones, as a result, the dishes acquire a new taste.
Quite simple and delicious recipe quail eggs when breastfeeding involves the preparation of a diet salad from the following products:
- green beans,
- canned tuna,
- olive oil and quail eggs.
- Boil beans and eggs in salted water,
- Chop, add fish and season with oil.
All products are approved for use by lactating women and rarely cause allergies. 
The airy omelet, which can be cooked in a slow cooker, turns out to be very tasty.
While the multicooker is working, the mother will be able to pay attention to the child. Optionally, you can add meat or fresh vegetables to the omelet.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl, then add milk, a pinch of salt and beat with a mixer or whisk.
- The bottom of the multicooker is greased with butter or a drop of olive oil is dripped, the contents of the bowl are poured and the baking mode is turned on.
- 15 minutes will be enough to bake the dish.
- After the omelet is ready, put it on a plate and cut into portions.
- Top with cheese and garnish with herbs.
Such a breakfast will add strength to mom for the whole day, and the baby will receive the necessary vitamins and minerals.
The spool is small, but expensive - this folk wisdom very accurately characterizes quail eggs. Despite their small size, they are not inferior in benefits to products produced by other poultry, and in some ways even surpass them. Quail eggs are considered a storehouse of vitamins. They are especially useful for nursing mothers, as they do not cause allergies and normalize hormonal levels in the postpartum period.
How are quail eggs useful?
Quail eggs are a dietary product, the unique properties of which were known in Ancient Egypt. Nutritionists note their rich, well-balanced composition of vitamins and nutrients:
- vitamins A have a powerful antioxidant effect that strengthens the protective functions of the body;
- vitamin B group (B1, B2, B12) increases resistance to viral diseases, restores the work of the gastrointestinal tract, supports the functioning of the cardiovascular system, gives a charge of vivacity;
- minerals - iron, potassium, phosphorus - strengthen the muscles of the heart and bone tissue, improve blood flow, and stimulate brain activity.
The cholesterol present in quail eggs is balanced by a high content of lecithin, which neutralizes its negative effects on the body. In addition, they stabilize blood pressure, increase hemoglobin, help cleanse the blood, remove radioactive substances. They restore the body well after surgery, which is valuable for mothers after a cesarean section.
Experts believe that the vitamin and mineral composition of quail eggs is very useful for lactation, promotes rapid recovery after childbirth, and is also indispensable for the proper development of the child.
The ability of the product to prevent the adverse effects of stress and overexertion will help the new mother to survive the difficult postpartum period.
It has been proven that, unlike chicken quail eggs, it is hypoallergenic, therefore it is allowed for use when breastfeeding. They do not cause diathesis in the baby, however, individual intolerance to the product is allowed, therefore, they should be introduced into the menu gradually.
A shell is also useful for a nursing mother, which is identical in composition to the bones and teeth of a person. Its use will strengthen bone tissue, nail plates and hair - problematic female areas after childbirth.
Potential harm to quail eggs
When breastfeeding, quail eggs are a useful product, but you should be careful and careful about their use, since in addition to useful properties, they can harm the body of a nursing mother and, accordingly, a child.
- difficult assimilation of protein or its intolerance;
- allergic reactions due to the high content of ovomucoid in the protein, which can provoke their development;
- unlimited use will lead to poisoning or indigestion;
- the presence of liver and kidney diseases.
How to choose?
In order for the eggs to be of only benefit to a nursing mother, when buying, pay attention to the integrity and shelf life of the product. Do not eat eggs with damaged shells (especially when raw), as pathogens that are dangerous to health can settle in them.
Supermarkets often sell quail eggs that have lain on the counter for more than a month with an inscription on the packaging about storage for 60 days. Nursing mothers should not buy them, because a long shelf life at a maximum temperature of 10 degrees is relevant. Choose only fresh, or even better, homemade eggs.
Secrets of using the product while breastfeeding
It is not only possible, but also necessary to diversify the diet of a nursing mother with quail eggs, without forgetting about common sense and observance of the measure. It is worth introducing the product gradually, and already a week after giving birth.
The first serving should contain no more than a third of the protein. Do not forget to observe the behavior of the baby while doing this. In the absence of an allergic reaction and digestive disorders, add half the yolk to the diet after a few days. Further, it is enough to eat 1 - 3 eggs per day, without overusing.
This approach to nutrition will not harm either the mother or the baby. At first, eat only hard-boiled quail eggs within six minutes of boiling. A month later, you can enter cooked soft-boiled and raw.
Check the freshness of the product at all times. To do this, immerse the eggs in cold water: the drowned egg is the freshest, floating vertically laid two weeks ago, the one that has emerged on the surface of the nursing mother cannot be eaten.
The authoritative pediatrician Yevgeny Komarovsky, when asked whether it is possible for a nursing mother to eat eggs, answers categorically - no, recalling the possible infection with salmonellosis and other infectious and viral diseases carried by birds, and quail too. Other experts disagree with his opinion and have a positive attitude towards the testicles, recalling their useful properties... In any case, the decision depends directly on mommy.
Quail egg recipes
When breastfeeding, quail eggs are consumed in moderation fried, boiled and raw. Let us recall some of the methods of their preparation.
Boiled
Hard-boiled quail eggs should be boiled for 6 minutes, soft-boiled - about 3-4 minutes. You can use them separately, as part of salads, sandwiches, soups and broths. During breastfeeding, chicken eggs in ready meals better to replace with quail.
Salad
Prepare a simple and delicious dietary salad with ingredients allowed for a nursing mom: green beans, canned natural tuna, quail eggs and olive oil... To do this, boil beans and eggs in slightly salted water, chop the canned food and season with a little oil. You can add green lettuce leaves.
Omelette
An airy omelet prepared in a multicooker will save time. Add milk to beaten raw eggs, add a little salt and mix well. Add meat or fresh vegetables if desired. Brush the bottom of the bowl with butter, pour the mixture and bake for 15 minutes. Season the finished omelet with fresh aromatic herbs. Delicious and healthy dish Eaten for breakfast will energize the whole day.
Remember that your child's well-being depends on your diet. Listen to your body, consume in moderation healthy foods, and nothing can darken the happiest period in the life of every woman.
A woman's menu after the birth of a baby undergoes significant changes. After all, now she needs to perform two tasks simultaneously - not to cause allergies in the child and to provide him with the most complete and balanced set of nutrients. Many familiar products have to be excluded, so it is not surprising that at first, mom is constantly studying the "harmfulness" of certain dishes. Breastfeeding eggs remain a controversial product. On the one hand, they are very useful, on the other hand, they are a source of strong allergens.
Eggs for a nursing mother will be very useful, since they contain almost the entire list of vitamins (except ascorbic acid), many nutrients and minerals:
- choline;
- biotin;
- selenium;
- folic acid;
- amino acids;
- polyunsaturated fats;
- phosphorus, cobalt, magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium, etc.
They are distinguished by their low calorie content - 157 kcal / 100 g, while the protein in the egg contains a large amount, which makes them very nutritious.
The composition also includes lecithin, which is useful for the normal functioning of the brain, nervous system and is necessary for the proper development and formation of all systems of the child. Lack of lecithin causes a lag in weight gain, speech development, memory and mental impairment.
Eggs with HB allow to normalize hormonal levels, increase immunity, improve the nutritional value of breast milk, and the process of hematopoiesis. Vitamin D helps to absorb calcium and has a good effect on the condition of blood vessels, skin, nails, and hair beauty.
The proteins of this product are easily absorbed by the body, but four of them are strong allergens that can cause various negative reactions in the infant - gastrointestinal upset, rash, nausea, allergic rhinitis, etc.
The yolk is rich in cholesterol. It used to be thought to be harmful and doctors advised limiting eggs to 2-3 per week. But recently it turned out that cholesterol in the yolk, due to its unique composition, on the contrary, is useful, including for blood vessels.
When eating raw and undercooked eggs, there is a high risk of contracting salmonellosis. Therefore, it is recommended for a nursing mother to completely exclude them from the diet, even if she used them without problems before. In order to prevent salmonella from getting on your hands and other food, the shell must be washed with soap and water before cooking.
To protect yourself from these bacteria, it is better to buy eggs not from your hands, but in specialized, proven places where they carefully monitor this. However, factory eggs have their drawbacks - they can contain a lot of antibiotics, hormones and nitrates, which the bird receives in food to improve health, increase egg production and decontamination. All these substances enter the woman's body and milk, causing disturbances in the hormonal background and microflora.
Chicken
The chicken egg is the most common and affordable product in this "series". It provides the body with a surprisingly balanced and complete set of beneficial vitamins (not only vitamin C) and minerals (with the exception of boron and silicon).
It is best for mom to include in her diet boiled eggs, when breastfeeding, this is the safest option for the baby and herself. It is better to cook them steep (8 minutes after boiling), since soft-boiled eggs may still contain salmonella (longer heat treatment is required to destroy it).
But if the "source" of the testicles is reliable, the mother's immunity is strong, and the baby's reaction is positive (and he is already more than 1-3 months old), you can try to enter this option into the menu. Cooking will destroy a significant part of the bacteria, and a strong body will cope with the remaining bacteria.
By the way, it is also not worth digesting eggs in the fight against salmonella - this will not give any result, it will only destroy most of the nutrients. A sign of overcooking is a greenish bloom on the yolks.
Quail
Quail eggs for a nursing mother are a safer option, they are not so allergens and are considered a more dietary product. And although chicken eggs are richer in composition, quail eggs can be an excellent alternative to them for the period of hepatitis B.
Quail testicles are especially rich in B vitamins - 100 g contains half the daily value of almost all of them. The macro- and microelement composition of quail and chicken is almost the same.
Breastfeeding quail eggs also help to improve the hormonal system and strengthen the immune system, as well as replenish the lack of nutrients after childbirth.
At first, it is recommended to use only hard-boiled eggs. Scrambled eggs and raw quail eggs can be introduced after the baby is a little older - best after six months. There is an opinion that quails are not susceptible to salmonellosis, but doctors do not agree with him.
Is it possible for nursing mothers to omelet and scrambled eggs
Fried eggs, like other processed foods, are best excluded from the menu when breastfeeding. They contain high amounts of unhealthy fats and cholesterol, which can have a negative impact on health. In addition, during breastfeeding, scrambled eggs are more difficult for the body to absorb, often followed by heartburn and heaviness in the stomach.
If you really want to eat a fried egg, you can cook with fried eggs in a multicooker, double boiler or in a non-stick skillet without using oil or other fat.
Omelet is preferred over raw eggs when breastfeeding. And although doctors still recommend that you limit yourself to the boiled version, the omelet allows you to save as much as possible useful material... The main thing is to follow the rules for its preparation and preliminary preparation of the eggs themselves.
The danger of an omelet for a nursing mother is also in the use of milk - it also often becomes the cause of allergies in the baby. But if there was no negative reaction to the cow's milk drunk by my mother, you can try a little omelet.
Salmonella lives only on the shell, getting inside exclusively through its damage. Therefore, you need to choose whole specimens and wash them thoroughly with soap and water before cooking. Such a dish during lactation will be useful for both mom and baby. You can include it in the diet as early as 2-3 months.
You can make an omelet without milk if the crumb reacts badly to it. Then it will turn out to be denser, but no less nutritious and useful.
It is better to cook in the oven, steamed or in the microwave, with a little fat, and in no case do not fry the dish more than required.
How to introduce eggs into your diet
Doctors strongly advise against eating eggs for a nursing mother in the first month of a baby's life. At this time, his body is still too weak and not adapted, so the reactions may be stronger. Some doctors believe that it is necessary to start eating eggs even later - after six months. And Dr. Komarovsky generally classifies them as products prohibited during GW.
In order not to harm the baby, you need to follow certain rules for introducing eggs into the diet:
- choose only fresh. You can check this with a glass of plain water. A fresh egg drowns in it, if it is more than a week old, it floats vertically in the middle, and if it floats to the surface, it can be thrown away;
- both quail and chicken eggs must be thoroughly washed before cooking, preferably with soap;
- a boiled egg for a nursing mother needs to be introduced with 1/3 of the yolk. If it does not appear within 2-3 days, gradually increase the portion;
- In the second month after giving birth, it is better to limit yourself to hard-boiled eggs. A little later, you can add an omelet, and scrambled eggs should be introduced after six months or even after the end of GW.
And, of course, follow the general rules - only one product at a time and constant monitoring of the baby's reaction.
Is the shell useful
It is believed, and very popular, that it is very useful to eat crushed eggshells to restore the level of calcium in the body. It is believed that such calcium is easily absorbed by the body and allows you to quickly fill the deficit.
However, most doctors are sure that such a product can seriously harm health, since it is not actually absorbed by the body. Therefore, it is better to use special pharmaceutical calcium preparations and adjust the menu. For example, including cottage cheese, dairy and fermented milk products in it, if they are not allergic.
Eggs, for all their usefulness, are a very controversial product, so a nursing mother should treat it with caution and listen carefully both to her body and to the reactions of the baby.
Eggs are one of the most common foods for humanity. In addition to the usual scrambled eggs, we come across them as part of breads and confectionery, pasta and sausages, mayonnaise and sauces, ice cream, glaze and a huge variety of products in which, it would seem, they have nothing to do. Their ubiquity can cause postpartum mothers anxiety and a logical question: is it wise to eat eggs while breastfeeding? Consider this problem from the side of the benefits and harms of various eggs and the rules for their use in the first months of lactation. We will also tell you about whether a nursing mother can eat an omelet, scrambled eggs and eggshells.
Benefit
Eggs have gained wide popularity among athletes for a high percentage of protein in their composition and a low (relative to other animal products) calorie content: chicken eggs - 157 kcal per 100 g, quail eggs - 158 kcal. Such a protein concentrate with a low energy value is the merit of water, which contains 74.35% of the total mass.
The wateriness, however, does not prevent eggs from being a product with a composition that is truly unique in its balance. So, out of 15 vitamins in chicken eggs, only vitamin C is missing, and from micro- and macronutrients - only boron and silicon.
The leading vitamins in chicken eggs are:
- B4 (50% of the daily value in 100 g of the product);
- H (40%);
- A (29%);
- B5 (26%);
- B2 (24%).
In the vitamin composition of quail eggs, vitamins are in the lead:
- B12 (53% of the daily value in 100 g of the product);
- B4 (53%);
- B2 (44%);
- B5 (35%);
- B9 (17%).
Cobalt, selenium, phosphorus, sulfur and iron occupy the first places among micro- and macroelements of chicken eggs. The micro- / macroelement composition of quail eggs is similar, with the exception of the complete absence of cobalt in them.
In general, quail is inferior in its richness to chicken, but is considered more useful after childbirth. 
Due to its high content of polyunsaturated fats and folic acid quail eggs during breastfeeding contribute to:
- stabilization of the hormonal background of women (after childbirth, always characterized by jumps in prolactin, progesterone and estrogen);
- increasing resistance to viruses;
- prevention of mental retardation in children.
In addition, egg whites (in the biochemical sense, and not the shell surrounding the yolk) are as easily digestible as possible and contain a full set of amino acids.
Shell
Shells, which have been eaten since ancient times to eliminate the lack of calcium in general and after childbirth in particular, are no less useful. As Hungarian scientists have found out, the shell consists of calcium carbonate by as much as 90%. Moreover, calcium from the shell is easily absorbed by the body, which is confirmed by numerous reviews and which cannot be said about the almost useless chalk, gypsum and calcium chloride. The shell is also rich in molybdenum, silicon, zinc, phosphorus, copper, manganese, iron, fluorine and twenty more micro- and macroelements.
Important: during the GW period, you can only eat boiled, dried and crushed shells. Raw is categorically contraindicated due to the danger of salmonellosis infection.
Harm
Doubts as to whether eggs are possible for a nursing mother are quite reasonable.
Firstly, eating raw eggs or even poorly fried fried eggs means putting yourself in danger of salmonellosis (although it is not passed on to a child with milk). However, prolonged heat treatment, saving from Salmonella, will inevitably destroy up to half of the vitamins and, in addition, make the product much more difficult to digest.
Is it possible for nursing mothers to omelet? Definitely, it will cause much less harm than raw eggs, but short-term cooking would be an ideal option for people with strong immunity, i.e. cooking boiled soft-boiled eggs. It will simultaneously kill most of the pathogenic microbes (the body will successfully cope with the rest) and retain a sufficient amount of vitamins. 
Second, eggs (especially scrambled eggs and other fried foods) are rich in "bad" cholesterol. It is he who is deposited on the inner walls of veins and arteries, increasing the likelihood of a stroke or heart attack after the final clogging of the vessel by one of the cholesterol plaques. Plus - the yolk is mainly rich in cholesterol, while the protein can be eaten without fear; minus - it is in the yolk that up to 90% of all nutrients are contained.
Thirdly, store-bought eggs purchased from poultry farms always contain large doses of antibiotics. This is the only way breeders can maintain the stunted health of chickens who spend their entire lives in a cramped shaded cage. As a result, these medicines destroy the normal microflora in the mother's body and contribute to the development of pathogenic ones.
Fourthly, to accelerate egg production and simultaneously eliminate "unnecessary" processes (molting, clucking, incubation instinct), producers introduce hormonal preparations into the body of birds. And although they are much less than in meat and milk, they are able to disrupt the secretion of natural hormones, which is already characterized by instability after childbirth.
Fifth, eggs contain great amount nitrates, many times overtaking fruits and vegetables in this indicator. According to the results of a study by the Israeli Ministry of Health in 2013, the amount of nitrates in a single chicken egg is 2.5-5.5 times higher than the dose safe for a child.
Allergy
Finally, the sixth factor is allergies. The egg contains as many as four allergenic proteins: ovalbumin, ovomucoid, lysozyme and conalbumin. The first two are the most dangerous.
Allergy to this product manifests itself in extremely diverse ways:
- eczema;
- Quincke's edema;
- intestinal dyspepsia;
- stool disorders;
- nausea;
- allergic rhinitis;
- bronchial asthma.
At the same time, the protein is recognized 50 times more allergenic than the yolk, since the main allergen of the latter, vitellin, is rapidly destroyed when the yolk is heat-treated.
How to introduce eggs into your diet
You can start eating eggs for a nursing mother no earlier than a month after giving birth. And even this term is disputed by other doctors, raising it to six months. You should start with just a third of one yolk.
In the absence of allergic reactions in a child, you can increase the proportion of this product in the diet, but even the maximum recommended "dose" for HS is only 3 eggs per week.
In addition, if before the mother ate raw eggs without consequences, then they must be abandoned for the entire lactation period.
Precautions should also be taken by those who decide to eat eggshells. She, like the yolk with protein, can be contaminated with salmonella, so only "boiled" shells are considered safe.
Eggs are a controversial product. Possessing rich, perfectly balanced chemical composition and useful shells, they are at the same time capable of undermining the health of the mother due to the high content of cholesterol, antibiotics, nitrates, hormones and the possible presence of salmonella in them. Therefore, the question is not whether a nursing mother can have eggs, but how many and which ones.
Subject to the above rules, eggs can be carefully introduced into the diet a month after childbirth, but exclusively boiled, in the form of an omelet or scrambled eggs. Eat raw when breastfeeding highly discouraged.