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drop in milk supply from dieting?

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qttobes
qttobes Posts: 4
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Do you guys notice a drop in your milk supply when you eat less? I feel like every time I start watching what I'm eating, even when I eat the recommended minimum of 1500 calories, I notice a drop in my milk supply. Does any one else notice this? Is there anything that helps mitigate this drop in supply?

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  • nrbrake
    nrbrake Posts: 38 Member
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    How long have you been nursing? I personally didn't really start dieting until my girl was 1 and I never noticed any drop in supply.


    If I were you I would start out a little lower than maintenance, and gradually decrease your intake until you're at 1500 or 1600 calories.
  • belle_of_the_bar
    belle_of_the_bar Posts: 474 Member
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    I try to net 1600 calories after I deduct for nursing, but I find that my water intake affects my supply more than anything.
  • smillan22
    smillan22 Posts: 8 Member
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    How old is your baby? If she's still young then yes, it's very common to have a drop in supply. Try waiting until 10 months or so.

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