Any hypothyroidic, breastfeeding mamas want to be friends?

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abyssfully
abyssfully Posts: 410 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi, I'm Hails. I had my first 11 months ago and am still breastfeeding. 6 months after I gave birth (and after gaining all 18 lbs + back that I had lost within the first week of giving birth) I was diagnosed as hypothyroidic (confirmed through blood tests.)

Unlike most breastfeeding mothers, I didn't lose weight - I gained. Now I'm trying to lose weight while continuing to breastfeed and deal with an underactive thyroid.

It would be nice to know some people in the same boat as me! :)

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  • momma3sweetgirls
    momma3sweetgirls Posts: 743 Member
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    I am both of those as well. I've been on Thyroid meds for many years. I am currently breastfeeding my 4th child - he's 5.5 months old.
  • bluedecor
    bluedecor Posts: 28
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    Just wanted to give you kudos for nursing your baby. Right on!
  • abyssfully
    abyssfully Posts: 410 Member
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    Just wanted to give you kudos for nursing your baby. Right on!
    TY! :) I've managed to keep nursing with a constant low supply (at least now I know why - undiagnosed hypothyroidism for the first 6 months.) It takes a lot of work but the benefits outweigh the troubles.

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