Breastfeeding

annabelle_pr
annabelle_pr Posts: 4 Member
edited December 2024 in Getting Started
Hi
I’m breastfeeding my second child (8 weeks old). Does anyone have any reliable info I can use to educate myself on this topic? Also, I suppose my macro/kj goals would be a bit different to normal, can anyone help with this?

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  • meganpettigrew86
    meganpettigrew86 Posts: 349 Member
    I worked out a formula to calculate cal burnt:
    Cal burnt=(20 x oz of milk) ÷0.8 - basal
    Basal = 300cal (0-3 months)
    400cal (4-6months)
    500cal (6months +)
    You'll need to estimate your child's consumption you can do this by weighing B4 and after feed or if you have a pump and they only drain one boob you can approximate by pumping the other.
    The basal is because your metabolism slows to accommodate feeding your baby. I have the formula in terms of mls too. For me I express an extra litre per day to freeze on top of my 3 week old having 100-150ml feeds 4 to 5 times a day. But I'm storing for her later so I don't have to feed as long but not need to use formula.
  • meganpettigrew86
    meganpettigrew86 Posts: 349 Member
    I must add, all websites warned about trying to lose too much weight while feeding as it my risk your supply. I have a massive oversupply so can get away with it but just be careful, you don't want to have a hungry baby!
  • annabelle_pr
    annabelle_pr Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks so much! No problems with supply here :)
  • Slowfaster
    Slowfaster Posts: 186 Member
    I didn't do any dieting at all while I was breastfeeding but still went down to my lowest weight ever -- 103 pounds.
    Everyone is different, but for me it was a rare time when I didn't have to worry and could eat anything I wanted.
  • annabelle_pr
    annabelle_pr Posts: 4 Member
    I put on and kept some weight after my first and am heavier still, I think I just need something to keep me accountable when it comes to my food intake and quality of food.
  • MichelleSilverleaf
    MichelleSilverleaf Posts: 2,025 Member
    General advice I've seen when you're exclusively breastfeeding is to eat at your maintenance and let breastfeeding create your deficit (on average it seems to create about a 500cal deficit). And to eat back a portion of any significant exercise calories.
  • mirthegeologist
    mirthegeologist Posts: 143 Member
    Kellymom.com is a great resource for breastfeeding mothers. Here is a link to their article on weight loss while breastfeeding: https://kellymom.com/nutrition/mothers-diet/mom-weightloss/
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