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Nursing mother wanting to lose weight
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Hi, I am a new mom of a beautiful 6 month old girl whom I love soo much. I would like to drop some weight. The first 20 lbs of baby weight came off really quick & easy but it has stopped. I have a low breast milk supply & don't want to lose any of that. Do you have any suggestions for food & exercise for my particular circumstance that will help me lose weight but, still get the nutrition needed to my little bundle of joy?
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First make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids and either nursing or pumping regularly. Irregularity of pumping or nursing can affect supply as well.
I recommend lifting weights 3x a week to preserve muscle while you are losing weight.
If you have been maintaining the same weight for a few weeks, you can try a 10% calorie cut.
I would contact your local WIC and ask to speak to their lactation consultant to speak with an expert (for free) who deals with nursing 24/7 to get more info.0
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