Breastfeed to lose weight because milk production spends a lot of calories, but breastfeeding also generates a lot of thirst and a lot of hunger, so if the woman does not know how to balance her diet, she can gain weight.
In order for a mother to be able to lose weight by breastfeeding, it is necessary to breastfeed the baby exclusively and to eat light and nutritious meals distributed throughout the day. To learn more about how to feed during breastfeeding see: Feeding the mother during breastfeeding.
Breastfeed how many pounds per month?
Breastfeed, because milk production is such an intense activity that it requires about 600-800 calories per day from the mother, which is equivalent to half an hour of moderate walking, contributing for faster return to physical fitness and pre-pregnancy weight. See also: How to lose belly after birth.
Breastfeeding gets thin in how long?
A woman who exclusively breastfeeds, usually up to 6 months, can return to weight before becoming pregnant because:
- Soon after delivery the woman loses about 9 to 10 kg;
- After 3 months you can lose up to 5-6 kilos if you exclusively breastfeed;
- After 6 months you can also lose up to 5-6 kilos if you exclusively breastfeed.
However, if a woman becomes very fat during pregnancy, it may take more than 6 months to regain weight before she becomes pregnant, especially if she does not breastfeed exclusively or does not follow a balanced diet during breastfeeding.
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