Breastfeeding may help you lose the weight you gained during pregnancy, although you shouldn't try to lose it too quickly. While you are breastfeeding, it is important that you get the right amounts of fluids, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Working with your dietitian, you should be able to develop a meal plan that will allow you to achieve gradual weight loss and still be successful at breastfeeding.
Your long-term goal should be to achieve a healthy body weight, not to just lose the weight that you gained during pregnancy. You can find your healthy weight level by using a body mass index (BMI) calculator. A BMI over 30 is associated with increased long-term health risks including increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and other chronic medical conditions, as well as future infertility and miscarriage.
You should continue to follow your pregnancy meal plan or work with your dietitian to develop a new one. Discuss your weight loss goals with your health care team after delivery. Pre-pregnancy weight gain, weight gain during pregnancy, desirable weight, breastfeeding status, age, and exercise levels should all be assessed to help figure out an appropriate weight-loss schedule, usually between 1 -- 2 pounds per week.
Breastfeeding may help you lose the weight you gained during
pregnancy, although you shouldn't try to lose it too quickly. While
you are breastfeeding, it is important that you get the right
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American Diabetes Association answered:Breastfeeding may help you lose the weight you gained during pregnancy, although you shouldn't try to lose it too quickly. While you are breastfeeding, it is important that you get the right amounts of fluids, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Working with your dietitian, you should be able to develop a meal plan that will allow you to achieve gradual weight loss and still be successful at breastfeeding.
