Breastfeeding

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Registered: 07-06-2003
Breastfeeding
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Wed, 02-02-2005 - 3:01pm

Hi,

I know that breastfeeding mothers need extra calories when dieting. I didn't think this would apply to me, because my son only nurses about 1-2 times a day. However I am wondering if I should eat a little more - I haven't weighed in for a while and don't think I'll weigh myself until Sunday - but I am feeling more tired than I did before starting SBD. Should I just stick to the "regular" plan?

Silve

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Registered: 12-19-2002
In reply to: silve23
Wed, 02-02-2005 - 3:48pm

Hi Silve,


Yes, I'd say you do need more!

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-06-2003
In reply to: silve23
Wed, 02-02-2005 - 4:11pm

Thanks Maggie! I guess I've sort of "forgotten" that I'm still in the breastfeeding category - I thought I'd be fine without making any special adjustments to it anymore! I'll include some more dairy products and follow the guidelines and see if I'll feel different in a couple of days.

Thank you!

Silve

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Registered: 12-19-2002
In reply to: silve23
Wed, 02-02-2005 - 4:22pm
You're welcome Silve, and I hope you're feeling super-energetic, real soon!
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: silve23
Thu, 02-03-2005 - 2:34pm

Definitely make a conscious effort to eat more. You'd be suprised how much your little one can get out of you in 1-2 nursing sessions. They get to be power-nursers! LOL

Try to make your extra calories help you get extra calcium, in particular. Otherwise, your body will give the baby your calcium and start taking what YOU need from your bones. Ack!

Remember to take your multi-vitamin or prenatals, too.

~Leslie

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Registered: 07-06-2003
In reply to: silve23
Thu, 02-03-2005 - 2:36pm

Thanks, Leslie! I seem to think that there's nothing in there but DS happily says "LOTS of milk!" so I guess it's not completely empty yet! I've eaten more today and this has definitely been my best day this week!

Silve

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: silve23
Thu, 02-03-2005 - 5:29pm
Oh good! I thought it was so weird as we got many (many!) months into nursing how my breasts didn't ever feel full anymore. Funny how when they look and feel so regular that they can nourish a child. :)
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Registered: 04-06-2003
In reply to: silve23
Thu, 02-03-2005 - 8:44pm

Hi Silve,

Just thought I'd chime in that I'm nursing my 20 month old, been on SBD since last June, and haven't made any "special" adjustments to the diet, even though my DD nurses considerably more than 2 times/day most days. What I have done is just eat to my hunger. That probably means larger portions than I might otherwise, but it's been so long, I don't know what a "normal" portion would look like. I do make sure I eat calcium rich foods whenever possible. So far I've lost over 35 pounds, though the last couple of months I have seriously slowed down b/c of problems fitting in exercise. Anyway, good luck finding a balance that works for you.

Ellie

Ellie


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Isaac and Naomi