Breastfeeding Mom

Hey anybody know how to calculate breastfeeding so it can be added to my exercises. And how I can add more calories to my calorie intake because it's currently too low.

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  • k_nelson_24
    k_nelson_24 Posts: 251 Member
    I am not sure how to log it in MFP, but I once read that breastfeeding burns on average 40 calories per ounce you produce! Hope that helps.
  • jennb2096
    jennb2096 Posts: 34 Member
    I add 300 calories to my mfp goal. I use 300 because my son is 11 months and doesn't nurse at much at he used to. I am losing weight and doesn't seem to be effecting my supply. If he was exclusively breastfeed I would add around 500.
  • ysoto2014
    ysoto2014 Posts: 25 Member
    I've added 300 calories and exclusively breastfeed. So far my milk supply hasn't changed since I changed my diet and started working out.
  • steadygirl06
    steadygirl06 Posts: 15 Member
    If you search breastfeeding in the food diary there are options to add in as negative calories :)
  • hellobaconplease
    hellobaconplease Posts: 108 Member
    That's handy to know! Awesome.