I'm Breastfeeding....

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KianP88
KianP88 Posts: 5 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
And finding some days the calorie allowance just isn't enough, to the point where I shake if I don't eat!
Is there any settings on here so MFP knows your BF'ing and changes calories accordingly?

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  • pyro13g
    pyro13g Posts: 1,127 Member
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    Here ya go:

    http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/mom/mom-weightloss.html
  • han182
    han182 Posts: 82
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    Hi!
    I don't know of a way you can do this but I know on average you burn 500 cals/day breastfeeding, and the need for adequate hydration is essential too! Add an extra 500 so you and Baby are getting enough nutrients. (I'm a student Midwife so I tell my ladies this all the time)
    Hope this helps
    Han xx
  • ecp2698
    ecp2698 Posts: 267 Member
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    Yes, search breastfeeding under foods and add 500 calories a day if your baby is exclusively BF and not on solids, and 300 calories if they are not nursed as often and get solids (my DD is 8 ½ months old and this is what I do.) Definitely start eating more, you don’t want to be shaking or worse, affecting your milk supply by not eating enough.
  • KianP88
    KianP88 Posts: 5 Member
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    Thank You
    He is EBF at the moment but will be introducing him to Baby Rice in the next few weeks.

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