There is a gap in knowledge on the implications of nutritional status and management of those on restrictive diets while breastfeeding. While exact numbers are unknown, we suspect many lactating persons are on restrictive diets for a variety of reasons. Not often discussed, maternal diet and nutrient intake does affect breast milk composition. Lactation professionals should be aware of the potential nutritional implications a restrictive diet may have on the mother-baby dyad. Participants will gain an understanding of how maternal diet can influence breast milk, the varying reasons a lactating person may be on restricted diet, the potential nutrients of concern on restricted diets, and basic nutritional guidance to lactating persons on restricted diets.

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Meghan McMillin holds a Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) since 2013 and became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2019 

Meghan spent 5 years working clinically in the NICU, pediatric floor and women’s units of a local hospital. In 2019, Meghan started her own private practice with a focus on postpartum and infant care. The mama to two young kids with food allergies, helping other families manage food allergies, whether it’s while breastfeeding, during the introduction of solids, or later in childhood, is her passion. 

Meghan is a member of the International Lactation Consultant Association and the United States Lactation Consultant Association. She enjoys sharing her knowledge through social media, freelance writing and public speaking. Meghan is the coauthor of the eBook What To Eat When Your Baby Can’t Tolerate Milk, Soy, or Egg Protein; Nutrition guidance for avoiding milk, soy, and/or eggs while lactating. 

Meghan has presented both nationally and internationally including for GOLD learning, the National WIC Association and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In 2020, Meghan was awarded the Emerging Professional in Women's Health Award from the Women's Health Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 

Meghan lives with her husband and two children outside of Chicago, IL. In her spare time she enjoys working out, allergen-free baking and having dance parties with her kids in the kitchen.