Is there a group on here for Breastfeeding/Post-Partum Moms?

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How does breastfeeding effect calorie needs and weightloss? Surely there are some other busy moms on here.

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  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
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    There's a post partum forum. I'm a mum of 3, but not breastfeeding now. My baby just turned 1.

    You'll hear different things anyway...some mums lose weight while breastfeeding, yet gain when they stop, and some are the other way round. I had to mix feed as my supply was so poor, so it didn't make any difference to my weight loss one way or another.

    How much weight are you looking to lose? And how old is your baby?
  • splendidjanelle
    splendidjanelle Posts: 2 Member
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    I have a 4 month old, I'd like to get back to my pre-baby weight, which is about 30 less than I am right now.
  • marieamethyst
    marieamethyst Posts: 869 Member
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    Post-Partum Pack! (I didn't BF, so no advice for that area, sorry)

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/639-post-partum-pack
  • kelmsjones
    kelmsjones Posts: 10 Member
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    Hi! I'm 2 months PP and breastfeeding my 2 year old and 2 month old :) looking to lose around 20 lbs!
  • kelmsjones
    kelmsjones Posts: 10 Member
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    Breastfeeding burns 300-500 calories a day. So you need to make sure you get at least 300 extra calories in your diet.