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Breastfeeding and calories

mydogmesa2
mydogmesa2 Posts: 205 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone know how many calories I should add to my daily intake if I am breastfeeding. I heard it was 500 or so. Any suggestions?

Thanks
Krystal

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  • mydogmesa2
    mydogmesa2 Posts: 205 Member
    Does anyone know how many calories I should add to my daily intake if I am breastfeeding. I heard it was 500 or so. Any suggestions?

    Thanks
    Krystal
  • icandoit
    icandoit Posts: 4,163 Member
    My doc had me different with both kids. 500 was for the second. Talk to your obgyn and see what he/she says.
  • skinnyray
    skinnyray Posts: 28
    Depending on how much your baby is consuming, you should add 500 to 600 calories per day! I agree that you should consult your ob doc. Good luck! :smile:
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