Breastfeeding/pumping

MillyMooMummy1994

Hi there,
I am pumping about 30oz of milk a day give or take a few. How do i work that out on my diary? Do i just eat a little bit more than it says on my diary? Or do you think it would matter if i didn't eat more calories? Thanks x

InigoAndTheVoid

Just googled this. Seems like making the breast milk is costing hundreds of calories a day. Probably log it as exercise and eat those calories.

Can't vouch for this link, but it seems to make sense form skimming it. http://www.phdinparenting.com/blog/2008/11/25/the-calories-and-breastfeeding-rollercoaster.html

victoria_1024

I would add between 300 and 500 extra calories a day. There's an entry in the food database for negative calories for breastfeeding.

MillyMooMummy1994

Thanks for the reply and the link. I actually put breastfeeding into the food, clicked on one that then it added '500' calories to my daily amount for me without changing the number at the top. So my allowance was 1,200 it still says that and so does how many cals ive eaten but all logged is near on 1,700. X

MommyMeggo

MillyMooMummy1994 wrote: »

Hi there,
I am pumping about 30oz of milk a day give or take a few. How do i work that out on my diary? Do i just eat a little bit more than it says on my diary? Or do you think it would matter if i didn't eat more calories? Thanks x

Just to add- awesome output and congrats!

MillyMooMummy1994

MommyMeggo wrote: »

MillyMooMummy1994 wrote: »

Hi there,
I am pumping about 30oz of milk a day give or take a few. How do i work that out on my diary? Do i just eat a little bit more than it says on my diary? Or do you think it would matter if i didn't eat more calories? Thanks x

Just to add- awesome output and congrats!

Thank you! Its been hard keeping my supply up by pumping with a new baby and toddler in tow x x

roddom

As a breastfeeding mum, u should definitely be eating more than u would if u were not bf, otherwise your milk supply could reduce or disappear. I can't remember the exact breakdown but it's something like one additional dairy serve, one carb, and one protein (don't quote me on that!). Maybe speak to your doctor about it, or research it yourself to determine exactly how much extra u need. U don't want to risk losing your supply by eating too few cals!!
Great work btw... Breastfeeding is like running a marathon, it burns soooo many cals!!

victoria_1024

MillyMooMummy1994 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply and the link. I actually put breastfeeding into the food, clicked on one that then it added '500' calories to my daily amount for me without changing the number at the top. So my allowance was 1,200 it still says that and so does how many cals ive eaten but all logged is near on 1,700. X

Are you on your phone? I've been having trouble lately with the app not adding the calories to my daily total. I add 200 to breakfast and my breakfast section accurately gives extra calories but then the top total doesn't give me te extra calories. I was actually starving for like two weeks and I thought I was going over my calorie intake everyday but then it turns out the app just isn't working. It works on my computer though, which is really weird. I keep meaning to post in the help section somewhere

kristamcg89

Love this

MillyMooMummy1994

Yes im on my phone, might try popping onto the laptop. Will have to try research more, id hate to hurt my supply. I can't seem to figure out how many calories to have. Wish my weight would just drop off like they say it will after
After my daughter i lost 3 stone ( tried very hard ) then i fell pregnant and im back up 3 stone x