Breastfeeding Mothers

dcerna62
dcerna62 Posts: 45 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
While breastfeeding and pumping about how much water should I be drinking? Should I drink the normal eight glasses plus one ounce for every ounce I pump? I know that if I don't drink enough I'll lose my milk supply but I've also heard that if I drink too much it can have the same effect. Any suggestions?

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  • pinkyleigh83
    pinkyleigh83 Posts: 148 Member
    My son is almost 9 months old and I still breastfeeding. I drink anywhere from 9 (on a low day) up to about 14+ & have never had a problem with my supply.
  • Babieseverywhere
    Babieseverywhere Posts: 311 Member
    Just drink to your thirst and you will be fine.

    You won't lose your milk supply if you drink too much or not enough, it is a breastfeeding myth. Your milk is actually made in the main part from your blood and in a much smaller component water but YOU have plenty of water within you.

    Here is a great resource for breastfeeding issues backed with relevant research.
    http://kellymom.com/nutrition/mothers-diet/mom-calories-fluids/#fluids

    HTH
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