Breastfeeding Topic

U1191162599 05/09/23
Hi, I’m currently 6 weeks post baby and I’m looking to ensure I have a balanced diet and loose some weight. I’m currently breastfeeding do you cater for people on this app if they are breastfeeding as I know dieting you have to be careful.

Dietician 05/09/23
Hi U1191162599,

Congratulations on your new baby! Yes, you can use the app while breastfeeding.

Many women find breastfeeding helps with weight loss. However, the amount varies between women. Your physical activity level, the amount of weight you gained during pregnancy and the amount of breast milk you are producing all play a role in creating the energy deficit needed to lose weight. Losing weight too fast can compromise your milk supply. Slow and steady weight loss is your friend! Strive to lose about 1 pound a week.

When your baby is 0-6 months old you burn roughly 330 calories/day exclusively breastfeeding. When baby is older than 6 months, you burn roughly 400 calories/day from exclusively breastfeeding. You can track your breastfeeding minutes under exercise if you want to track it. Or, use your weight maintenance calories as your daily target and then allow the calorie deficit caused by breastfeeding to shave off your weight naturally.

This article provides additional information when using the app and tracking breastfeeding: https://www.mynetdiary.com/tracking-weight-calories-and-nutrients-with-mynetdiary-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding.html

Please keep us updated on your progress!
Best to you and baby, Brenda (MyNetDiary Dietitian)

Breastfeeding