Losing pregnancy weight Topic

U1193780815 11/28/22
Anyone else on here trying to lose weight as a new mom? I’m worried about dieting causing a decrease in milk supply, but I really want to get back to my weight post pregnancy. Any tips?

U1193779602 11/28/22
Same situation here!

Dietician 11/29/22 replied to U1193780815
Hi there U1193780815-
Congrats on your new baby! What a special time in your life~
How old is your baby? I ask because 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.

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 defecit needed to lose weight. You are correct, if you lose weight too fast, you can compromise your milk supply.
Slow and steady weight loss is your friend! Strive to lose about 1 pound a week.

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, Joanna (MyNetDiary Dietitian)

Losing pregnancy weight