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Hope this helps you out: http://www.phdinparenting.com/blog/2008/11/25/the-calories-and-breastfeeding-rollercoaster.html
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Was there a specific reason your dentist said that? Look at this article about breastfeeding and tooth decay: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/breastfeeding-and-tooth-decay Although my sister, who is a veterinarian, contends that, while human breastmilk has "immune factors", it does not have "antibodies". Po-tay-to,…
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I agree with Lizb214. There is absolutely no need to introduce a bottle. Baby also doesn't need to nurse at night - and this from someone whose babies both nursed every 2 hours through the night until 10-11 months old. Baby doesn't need formula, or milk for that matter, if she doesn't like it. She just needs whole foods…
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I have heard oatmeal helps a lot. Plus it's super-healthy and fills you up. Lots of water. There is also something called Mother's Nursing Tea; you can get online or at the health food store. It has all the stuff (fenugreek, milk thistle, etc.) that helps with milk production. If you can't handle a lot of food, then snack…
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You are allowed to feel as sad or nostalgic as you want. I actually had a harder time weaning with my first than with my second. My first weaned at 23 months and my second at 27. By that time I was ready to be done! I had a hard time when my first got tonsillitis just a couple months after weaning and I knew that if I were…
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Generally, breastfeeding moms should take in about 500 extra calories per day http://www.babycenter.com/0_diet-for-a-healthy-breastfeeding-mom_3565.bc Then consider your activity level, how much sleep you are getting, etc. Drink, drink, drink water. Not only will it help you lose weight, but it will help you keep a good…
