Struggling with milk supply and weight loss

ImALoserBB

Feel free to add me! I'm 5 mo pp. I have more than just baby weight to lose. I am obese and want to get healthy so I can keep up with my baby girl when she gets older. I already struggled with low milk supply. But, when I started counting calories I had a big dip in supply and Dr said my baby wasn't gaining enough weight. I had to start supplementing more with formula. I got really discouraged and haven't been counting calories since. Should I just wait until I wean? I'm scared to try again bc I don't want to mess with my already very low supply. but, I'm so ready to start getting healthy.

4legsRbetterthan2

Unfortunately, this can be a common problem for BF moms. Some women just have to wait until they are ready to wean before they try to cut back. You will have to decide if you want to do that now and be ready to supplement more, or would rather wait.

If you are interested this thread has some great info on calorie counting while breastfeeding, make sure you are not cutting your calories too low as you are using more than normal when BFing:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10176233/gaining-weight-during-pregnancy-and-losing-it-post-partum

and I think this is the most active post partum group. They have several threads discussing breast feeding and might be an easier way for you to find friends in the same boat as you!
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/discussions/639-post-partum-pack

~best wishes