2006-08-13 14:02:52 · 14 answers · asked by Torri J 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
yes, it boosts your metabolism to help burn calories
2006-08-13 14:07:15 · answer #1 · answered by sandrarosette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I went to Baby Fest at Babies 'R Us and they gave GREAT info about that stuff!! They handed out a bunch of information from medical doctors about breastfeeding. They all say that your uterus will shrink because of breastfeeding, so ultimately yes you WILL lose more preg. weight breastfeeding than not.
2006-08-13 23:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by Curious&can'twait 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Breastfeeding burns 500 calories a day -- the equivalent of running four to five miles a day. If you excercise and breastfeed, then you will lose your pregnancy pounds quickly.
2006-08-13 21:12:04 · answer #3 · answered by decarlo75 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is true. Your body uses lots of calories to produce the milk so it's like doing excersize!
2006-08-13 21:08:09 · answer #4 · answered by Alana B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. It helps to speed the contracting of your uterus too, so your tummy shrinks faster.
And the most important reason for breast-feeding: mother's milk is the ideal baby food...and it's free!
2006-08-13 21:07:46 · answer #5 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah my cousin had a baby about three months ago, and the had a lactitionist (dont know how to spell that) a doctor that tells you about breast feeding after you have the baby, anyway he told her that you do, and she really has been
2006-08-13 21:34:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!! You drop pregnancy pounds and then some.The longer you breastfeed the better.
2006-08-13 21:08:36 · answer #7 · answered by girlqueen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it burns calories, and flattens your tummy by making you have contractions. However, you need to boost your food intake a little to make healthy milk.
2006-08-13 21:08:26 · answer #8 · answered by Tricia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dr's told me that if you breast feed that your body releases hormones that help and stimulate weight lose and an extra advantage is that it is the best for your baby.
2006-08-13 21:12:16 · answer #9 · answered by Kayla A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes because your body burns calories when producing milk. the more you feed, the more you produce, the more weight you loose!
2006-08-13 21:08:27 · answer #10 · answered by luv_able_kisses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no . but the act of breast feeding does help your uterus contract
back quicker to its pre pregnant state , thus helping get those abdominal muscles back
2006-08-13 21:11:28 · answer #11 · answered by mary m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋