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JlynnB2014
JlynnB2014 Posts: 1 Member
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How many extra calories should I be eating if I am breastfeeding ??

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  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
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    The general recommendation is 500 for exclusively breastfeeding. And around 300 once solids are introduced and you drop feedings.
  • ellebreedlove42
    ellebreedlove42 Posts: 101 Member
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    500 is what I've been told, but also up your liquid intake as well! I'm about to have my 3rd child and the liquids thing was very important for production!

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