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Nursing Moms?

JoysNewLeaf
JoysNewLeaf Posts: 6 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi there. I'm new to the boards and have only just posted my introduction thread a few moments ago, but I wondered ...

Are there any other current/former nursing moms out there? If so, how many calories do you add each day for nursing? I have read everything from 300-500 calories, so I'm adding 300 to be on the safe side. Your thoughts?

TIA!

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  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    I am a past nursing mom. If you are nursing full time to a young baby then 500 calories is appropriate. If they are on some solid food then 300 is more realistic.

    Welcome.
  • autumn13
    autumn13 Posts: 295
    Hey welcome, I added 500 calories extra when i was nursing. Hope this helps.:smile:


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  • JoysNewLeaf
    JoysNewLeaf Posts: 6 Member
    Sweet. Thanks! Sounds like I am on the right track. My baby is on solid foods and I'm actually starting to decrease my number of pumpings during the workday. We still have about 6-7 nursing sessions per 24 hour period, but perhaps I should think about reducing it below 300 before long.

    Thanks again!
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