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breastfeeding and weight loss

rebeccaS85
rebeccaS85 Posts: 141
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So, I have a 7 month old and am currently breastfeeding....just wondering if I should be adding calories?

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  • WildcatMom82
    WildcatMom82 Posts: 564 Member
    I add Breastfeeding Infant 6-12 months to my food log, it gives me 300 extra calories :)
  • rebeccaS85
    rebeccaS85 Posts: 141
    Thanks! I didn't even know I could do that. :tongue:
  • rautaty
    rautaty Posts: 44 Member
    I heard it was smth between 300 to 500 calories, more towards 500.
  • rebeccaS85
    rebeccaS85 Posts: 141
    would love if it was 500 cal but i think 300 is enough.. thanks guys!
  • Kingangela
    Kingangela Posts: 1
    Really I didnt even know that was an option how do you add breastfeeding infant? Cause Im nursing too
  • rebeccaS85
    rebeccaS85 Posts: 141
    Really I didnt even know that was an option how do you add breastfeeding infant? Cause Im nursing too

    I didn't know that was an option either...and I was going over my limits. haha
    I just add it in the morning after I add my breakfast. breastfeeding infant 6-12 months
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