Did you know that what's on your plate can impact your supply and your baby? Learn more with today's Q&A, led by Registered Dietitian, Vanessa Thornton.
What's the best way to try to lose weight while breastfeeding? I gave birth to my third about 3 weeks ago... I'm not in any particular hurry, and want to be sure to establish a good supply before cutting calories at all. However, with my prior two, I always held onto an extra 10 lbs or so until I weaned around 9 mo, but part of that was because I don't think I really tried too hard to lose the weight prior to then :) . This time around, I'd really like to shed the weight a bit sooner. Any tips/ do's and don'ts would be greatly appreciated.
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Vanessa T.
Hi Noelle, |
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Noelle Thanks! This is really helpful. All of the sugary treats around the house are killer - I need to get rid of those! |
I've been eating alot more lately because I'm so hungry and notice of I don't eat enough there is not enough milk supply like I'm used to pumping but is there food to help my hunger and boost milk
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Vanessa T.
Hi Leticia, |
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Leticia Thank you |
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Vanessa T.
Hi Josh, |
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Josh Thanks, how do you delete old posts? |
I've been told that the amount if calories you need while breastfeeding is greater than if you weren't breastfeeding. Right now, I don't have a HUGE appetite and when I do I usually just snack. My question is, if I'm still getting the right amount of calories, is it a terrible thing that it's not necessarily the healthiest of foods?
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Vanessa T.
Hi Hallie, |