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jlefton1212
jlefton1212 Posts: 171 Member
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Has anyone noticed a change (decrease) in mik supply after resuming exercise? I am scared of putting on a sports bra because I know compression can impact supply. I've not been active at all since my daughter was born (almost 8 months ago!) and I need to get moving again. I'm going to try swimming and bike riding, but would like try dancing or running again before I wean her and I'd definitely need a good sports bra for those activities.

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  • amie1004
    amie1004 Posts: 65 Member
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    I notice a dip in supply when my net calories get too low BC diet and exercise, but I've never specifically had a problem BC my bra was too constricting. You should be fine, especially since you're not going to wear it constantly.:)
  • Bmjnash
    Bmjnash Posts: 101 Member
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    I had to find the right amount of calories to eat in order to maintain that breastfeeding and still lose weight it took about a month. and as for the sports bras as long as you're not wearing it all the time you should be fine I wear a nice tight 1 when I workout and it doesn't affect my supply. I only wear it for about an hour a day
  • Book_wormie22
    Book_wormie22 Posts: 18 Member
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    i actually notice my supply has increased since exercising....our milk ducts are modified sweat glands, so during and after a great workout I leak a lot....i am also drinking a TON of water so i think that has a lot to do with it too.
  • jillianlovesyarn
    jillianlovesyarn Posts: 44 Member
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    The only thing that really seems to impact my supply is getting too little sleep (less than four hours) and getting my period back. Even the period appears to be a temporary monthly drop and I've started taking calcium magnesium supplements because some reading suggests that cal-mag supplements might make for less of a drop.
  • Wallace082011
    Wallace082011 Posts: 13
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    How did you find the right amount of calories?

    I had to find the right amount of calories to eat in order to maintain that breastfeeding and still lose weight it took about a month. and as for the sports bras as long as you're not wearing it all the time you should be fine I wear a nice tight 1 when I workout and it doesn't affect my supply. I only wear it for about an hour a day

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