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brandy332013
brandy332013 Posts: 2
in Health and Weight Loss
how do I factor in breastfeeding?

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  • berlynnwall
    berlynnwall Posts: 669 Member
    edited March 2015
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    It's in the database. I think it's under food as well as exercise, so just pick a place and log it. Exclusively breastfeeding on demand burns about 500 calories.

    Make sure you are drinking a lot of fluids, especially if you are exercising as well as nursing.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
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    Typically its 250-500 extra cals per day needed to metabolize what the baby is going to eat.

    Check this link, http://betterbydrbrooke.com/why-didnt-i-lose-weight-when-breastfeeding/

    The database is only accurate for the person who put the info in.
  • brandy332013
    brandy332013 Posts: 2
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    Thanx, this article was very helpful
  • MelanieBallantino
    MelanieBallantino Posts: 16 Member
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    Weight loss can be slow while breastfeeding. Your body will actually crave more food since it is producing milk. Keep a good food journal so you make sure you get enough calories. If you consume too few you can lower your milk production.
  • rai8759
    rai8759 Posts: 296 Member
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  • Asher_Ethan
    Asher_Ethan Posts: 2,430 Member
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    I was told by my doctor to add 500 more calories a day.

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