A woman who is breastfeeding is not able to eat enough food for two weeks because of a lack of money. What effect will it have on her breast milk?

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If a breastfeeding woman is not eating enough for two weeks, her body will prioritize her own survival and may decrease the quantity of milk produced. However, the milk will still be nutritionally adequate for the baby as long as the woman is getting enough nutrients to maintain her own health. A gradual decrease in milk production is a natural response and does not necessarily mean that the woman will stop making breast milk altogether.

A Woman Who Is Breastfeeding Is Not Able to Eat