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losing weight and milk supply #9481 08/01/07 07:52 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 8 S svl OP newbie
OP svl newbie S Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 8	I am starting a diet and exercise program to lose weight, but am concerned that my milk supply will decrease. Does anyone have any information on weight loss and milk supply? Thanks, SVL

Re: losing weight and milk supply svl #9483 08/01/07 05:02 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 151 M mommy2three experienced member
mommy2three experienced member M Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 151	I always heard that you shouldn't start any weight loss program until you are done bf, just healthy habits... I sure could use a weight loss program though!! Be interesting to see what the more experienced women come up with ...

Re: losing weight and milk supply mommy2three #9488 08/02/07 12:10 AM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,176 Nona extra helpful experienced member
Nona extra helpful experienced member Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,176	IF you don't restrict your calories you should be okay. You can diet. But just trade out the bad foods for healthy meats, fruits and veggies. Don't starve yourself. Your supply will dry up 2000 caories a day should work for you. Adoptive mommy to 4 , Last 2 adopted nursed. Youngest nursed till she was 5! Raising 2 grandbabies, as infants they were raised on donor breast milk

Re: losing weight and milk supply Nona #9496 08/02/07 07:48 AM
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OP svl newbie S Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 8	Thank you all for your helpful information. I will make sure I eat healthy and exercise to lose the weight. I know that usually the breasts get smaller with weight loss. Does anyone know if that will make a difference with milk supply? Thanks for all your help! SVL

Re: losing weight and milk supply svl #9497 08/02/07 08:04 AM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho Lalle extra helpful experienced member
Lalle extra helpful experienced member Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho	It shouldn't make any difference breast size doesn't matter with milk supply. Even the smallest chested women produce milk supplies. Laurie~Craig's wife~Mom to 4 blessings nurtured at the breast CJ(24)Travis(21)Beka~adopted(9)Rab(6)

Re: losing weight and milk supply Lalle #9502 08/02/07 12:55 PM
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Nona extra helpful experienced member Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,176	I was doing the Atkins diet and lost 50 pounds.. it never changed my supply. I was eating a healthy amount. Adoptive mommy to 4 , Last 2 adopted nursed. Youngest nursed till she was 5! Raising 2 grandbabies, as infants they were raised on donor breast milk

Re: losing weight and milk supply Nona #9505 08/02/07 05:09 PM
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OP svl newbie S Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 8	Thank you ladies for all of your information. I appreciate you taking the time to respond. SVL

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