![]() ![]() Three great tips for weight loss (whether you are nursing or not) See also the info at this website regarding environmental contaminants and breastfeeding. I’ve included information on a study on this subject below. I was unable to find a definition of “severely restricted” but I expect that it is significantly under 1500 calories per day (which they called a “modest intake”). ![]() According to Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (3rd Edition, Riordan, pp 440), it is noted that fad or rapid weight loss programs should be avoided because fat-soluble environmental contaminants and toxins stored in body fat are released into the milk when caloric intake is severely restricted.Excessive dieting can result in a reduced milk supply.In most instances of too-rapid weight loss, it is not the breastmilk (composition or supply) that would suffer, but mom’s nutrition and/or health.What might happen if a nursing mother loses weight too quickly? Liquid diets, low-carb diets, fad diets, weight loss medication, etc. It has been hypothesized that a sudden calorie decrease can cause mom’s body to go into “starvation mode” and cut nonessential resources such as milk production. Some moms notice this during an illness, although dehydration and/or medication use could also be a factor in reduced milk supply when mom is sick. One study has suggested that short-term weight loss of 2.2 pounds (1 kg) per week is not a problem (in this study, moms dieted for 11 days).Ī sudden drop in calories can reduce milk supply. Most moms can safely lose up to 1.5 pounds per week or 6 pounds per month after the second month and not affect milk supply or baby’s well being. ![]() Keep weight loss at less than 1.5 pounds per week Some mothers will require much more than this, but studies show that going below this number may put supply at risk. While nursing, you should not consume less than 1500-1800 calories per day, and most women should stay at the high end of this range. Research tells us that both more frequent breastfeeding and breastfeeding longer than six months increases maternal weight loss. Breastfeeding your baby, on average, burns 200-500 calories per day (above what you needed to maintain your pre-pregnancy weight) - so keep in mind that even without a weight loss program you are burning extra calories. This gives your body enough time to successfully establish a healthy milk supply that is less likely to be adversely affected if your caloric intake is restricted. It’s best not to do anything consciously to lose weight until after the second month. Wait until your baby is two months old before dieting Six guidelines for safe dieting during lactation Yes! Nursing mothers can lose weight safely if they follow some basic guidelines.
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