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Breastfeeding Week 1 - 7 August
Nursing mother and weight loss
A good rule of thumb is to take in 200-500 calories in excess of what you needed to maintain your weight before you were pregnant while you are nursing.
Breastfeeding doesn't make you gain weight - in fact, you use up calories when
you nurse, and helps you get rid of extra weight more quickly while you are
nursing. You might not realize that you already began your
weight-loss
efforts the moment you put your baby to your breast.
Breastfeeding burns around
300 calories per day, so it can help you begin to lose some of your excess baby
weight. What's more, breastfeeding can help stimulate contractions in your
uterus that help your belly shrink back to its regular size after pregnancy to
help you regain your old shape, too.
Your body stores up fat during your pregnancy to provide the extra calories needed for milk production. It is easier to lose lower body fat (hips, buns, and thighs) when you are breastfeeding compared to the mom who is formula feeding. .
Begin your weight loss program slowly when you are breastfeeding. Increase your activity level.
Your body stores up fat during your pregnancy to provide the extra calories needed for milk production. It is easier to lose lower body fat (hips, buns, and thighs) when you are breastfeeding compared to the mom who is formula feeding. .
Begin your weight loss program slowly when you are breastfeeding. Increase your activity level.
As almost every woman, my wife gained extra pounds during pregnancy. She was very concerned about it. She wanted to get rid of extra pounds as soon as possible. She began to take phentermine while she breastfed. When doctor had known about it, he said that it's very HARMFUL not only for mother, but to child too.
ReplyDeleteMy wife immidiattly stopped taking that pills.
Don't repeat our mistake