That's a definite NO to the 2000 calories. If you put in 'exclusive breastfeeding' in your food diary ONE time, it adds 500 calories and that is the amount for a FULL DAY of exclusive breastfeeding, not just one feeding. If you are feeding your baby at the breast exclusively, no for USA, no solids, then put in 'exclusive breastfeeding' one time each day for that 500 calorie credit on your goal. If you are only breastfeeding part time (if baby takes formula sometimes or has started eating solids) then you need to choose a different breastfeeding option (like 'older baby' or something) that will add a smaller amount like around 300 calories for the day.

You are very welcome. :-(

Hi Stephanie! I would recommend adding about 300 calories per day to your goal to account for breastfeeding part-time. Exclusive breastfeeding (no solids, no formula) takes about 500, so I think 300 is a pretty safe bet for you. You might even allow yourself an extra 50-100 on top of that every now and then if you feel baby is really feeding a lot that day (I know sometimes they will have fussy days of not feeling well, teething, or growth spurts where they nurse longer and/or more frequently). You can go into your food diary and click 'add food' then in the search box type in 'breastfeeding' - several options will come up from the search. If you choose the option that says 'mother of older baby' it will add 300 calories on top of your usual daily calorie goal. The only downside is you have to add this into your diary every day in order to get those calories added on. But after you add it a couple of times, it starts showing up in a 'most used' list so that you can find and add it more quickly.

As baby starts eating more solids and nursing less, there are other options in the list that add a smaller amount of calories - I see a couple that add 200 and 100 - so when you notice feedings decreasing, you might want to switch down to one of those lower calorie options. :-)