how do you include breastfeeding into the whole process?

With breast feeding, you have to add more calories. My doctor had me add 500 to my diet. Have her consult with her doctor to see how much activity and how many calories she should have.

You also need more protein etc...whatever you keep on breastfeeding!!!

Here is some info I have I used to be a Childbirth educator:

While nursing, you should not consume less than 1500-1800 calories per day, and most women should stay at the high end of this range. Some mothers will require much more than this, but studies show that going below this number may put supply at risk.


Most moms can safely lose up to 1.5 pounds per week or 6 pounds per month after the second month and not affect milk supply or baby's well being. One study has suggested that short-term weight loss of 2.2 pounds (1 kg) per week is not a problem (in this study, moms dieted for 11 days).

A sudden drop in calories can reduce milk supply. Some moms notice this during an illness, although dehydration and/or medication use could also be a factor in reduced milk supply when mom is sick. It has been hypothesized that a sudden calorie decrease can cause mom's body to go into "starvation mode" and cut nonessential resources such as milk production.

Liquid diets, low-carb diets, fad diets, weight loss medication, etc. are not recommended while breastfeeding.


And like mentioned before talk to your Midwife or Dr,

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