Breastfeeding is a special period in the life of a woman and her baby. The nutrition of women during the lactation period is still surrounded by a number of myths and hearsay passed down from one generation to another. The time of motherhood and lactation is full of challenges. In addition to the difficulties and problems associated with breastfeeding, a new mother may have to deal not only with opinions of book authors, midwives and doctors, but also friends, other mothers posting their views on various Internet forums, as well as grandmothers and other family members, serving advice based on their own experience and often on knowledge about nutrition dating back to dozens of years ago. Nutrition during breastfeeding is the perfect time for a woman to change her eating habits, but it should not be associated with any prohibitions, sacrifices or anxiety. The paper presents general rules for nutrition during the nursing period, recommendations for the supplementation of vitamins and microelements, as well as information on the use of herbs during lactation. The author also discusses the composition of human milk and presents popular myths

Key words: breastfeeding, diet.