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breast feeding

Evalandon1234
Evalandon1234 Posts: 1
edited January 13 in Introduce Yourself
Im currently breastfeeding, and im on a 1200 calorie diet. Should i be adding more calories..... please some input would help. thank you so much everyone

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  • CoachChrisD
    CoachChrisD Posts: 207 Member
    I would say contact your doctor and see what he/she says
  • RachelFrost1
    RachelFrost1 Posts: 46 Member
    Breastfeeding burns about 500-600 calories/day so I would say you should definitely be eating more than 1200 calories.
  • shannon128
    shannon128 Posts: 61
    Yes, I believe your body requires extra calories to breast feed. I would definitely consult your doctor.
  • JavaSparrow
    JavaSparrow Posts: 51 Member
    talk to your doctor first.
    i don't think 1200 is too little, as long as you're getting the right vitamins/nutrients. i also heard breast feeding helps women lose the pregnancy weight faster :o so maybe adding more calories, if your doctor suggests that, wouldn't hurt your weight loss too much anyway?
  • swingsnatchlift
    swingsnatchlift Posts: 194 Member
    Absolutely. If you are nursing a baby that is exclusively breastfed, you need an extra 500ish calories per day. Make sure you are eating enough of healthy food for your sake and your baby's.
  • nberry2
    nberry2 Posts: 1
    Hey! You can add in breastfeeding calories as a meal. Go in like you are adding something for your food diary, search breastfeeding, add, and it gives you a 500 calorie deficit
  • daytolive
    daytolive Posts: 106 Member
    Im nursing too and 1200 does not keep my supply up. I have to fluctuate between 1400-1800 cal,otherwise my baby goes hungry. Just make healthy choices when eating and you will still lose weight.
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