Objective To retrieve, appraise and summarize relevant evidence on dietary nutrition management for breastfeeding women, and to provide evidence-based reference for standardized dietary nutrition management for such women. Methods Evidence, including guidelines, evidence summary reports, systematic reviews and expert consensus reports related to dietary nutrition management for breastfeeding women were retrieved from domestic and foreign guideline websites, websites of professional organizations, as well as Chinese and English academic databases. The quality of included publications were appraised, and relevant evidence was extracted and aggregated. Results A total of 15 publications were included, involving 6 guidelines, 3 systematic reviews, and 6 expert consensus reports. A total of 29 pieces of evidence were extracted and factored into such 5 aspects of food safety, nutrient intake, supplement use, beverage selection and considerations for special populations. Conclusion The best evidence summarized in this study provides evidence-based basis for dietary nutrition management of breastfeeding mothers. During the process of evidence application, the specific best evidence should be selected based on the full consideration of geographical environment, cultural backgrounds, beliefs and values, the willingness of breastfeeding mothers, the facilitators and barriers, etc., to form a scientific and evidence-based dietary nutrition management plan.