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Many women wonder about extended breastfeeding and weight loss. It is common for many nursing moms to lose weight from the extra calories burned by producing breast milk. Some mothers have trouble losing weight while breastfeeding and are curious about how to effectively achieve weight loss without affecting their milk supply.
Sometimes breast-fed babies lose weight. Although this can be scary, it often is normal and almost always treatable.
Although giving birth to a baby is one of the biggest joys of a mother's life, losing the weight that was added to your body as a result of that birth is definitely not as pleasant. Many women are desperate to get back to their pre-pregnancy weight, but may wonder if trying to lose weight will negatively affect their breastfeeding. Although this concern is valid, there are many healthy ways to lose weight while breastfeeding without damaging your supply or your baby's nutrition.
To gain weight while breastfeeding, add 500 to 1000 calories a day, eat meals high in protein and carbohydrates, and drink protein shakes. Consult a midwife or obstetrician to help gain weight while breastfeeding with advice from a certified nurse midwife and professor of nursing in this free video on breastfeeding and childcare.
