Breastfeeding, recent 4th C Section & desperate to lose weight

chizzle82 · July 2016

Hi,

Had my 4th baby 3 months ago (all by C Section) & I'm exclusively breastfeeding. I'm desperate to lose 4 stone, but I don't want it to be at the detriment of my milk supply. Also just discovered my little girl is CMPA so am now on a DF diet. Anybody got any advice on how I can lose weight but maintain my supply. Breastfeeding this time round is not making me lose weight. This app is telling me I need to consume 1300 cals a day to lose 2lb a week, but I know I need between 300-500 cals for breastfeeding. Help please.

Tuliper1 · July 2016

Hey, I've breastfed five babies. Calories are dicey while your nursing, and I think you have to carefully play with your levels to figure out what's right for you. But I think 1800 may be a good place to start! Friend me! *hugs*

tcunbeliever · July 2016

Weight Watchers allows 10 extra points for breastfeeding which would equate to about 500 calories, so 500 above the MFP goal sounds about right!

ollerwallerkittyballer · July 2016

KellyMom is a good resource for all things breastfeeding: http://kellymom.com/nutrition/mothers-diet/mom-weightloss/#guidelines

fayejacqueline · July 2016

I'm still breastfeeding my third (she's 8 months) and have decided I HAVE to focus on losing a bit of weight, even though I'm still feeding so much. I also think 500 above mfp goal is a good starting place. Good luck!!

redcat929 · July 2016

I am also nursing while trying to lose weight. My eating has gotten out of control because I'm always so hungry. I'm going to just start tracking what I'm eating now as a baseline then cutting down from there. I read that if I cut my calories too drastically but it'll affect my milk supply