Does pumping burn the same amount of calories as putting my baby to my breast?? Does it help shrink the uterus as well??
2006-10-23 14:55:40 · 14 answers · asked by Elijah's Mommy!! 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Yes. It is the actually stimulation that helps bring on the hormone that makes you uterus contract and as for the calorie burning...just as long as you body has tom ake more you will burn the calories.
2006-10-23 14:57:11 · answer #1 · answered by g_bug 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're able to pump the same amt as your baby would nurse then I cant see why the number of calories burned would be any different. And yes to help shrink the uterus.... I felt the same little contractions when pumping as I did nursing my newborn. Babies always do a better job than a pump so still try to do active nursing as much as possible.
I didnt have to exercise at all to lose my 30lbs gained during pregnancy... all due to nursing! It 'only' took about 6 mths I think.
2006-10-24 09:21:22 · answer #2 · answered by MaPetiteHippopotame 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will still burn a lot of calories, although nursing is more effective over pumping, you're body doesn't know the difference and still needs to "make more milk", therefore your body is burning calories everytime is it replenishing it's supply ! As for the uterus, I would think it would help the same as nursing, but will go down on it's own whether you are nursing or not.
2006-10-23 23:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by Liandrew00 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it burns a LOT of calories the more you pump. My boss pumps all the time and she looks GREAT. The uterus will shrink on it's own, pumping wont alter OR help with the process of this shrinking.
2006-10-23 21:59:25 · answer #4 · answered by delightracardeanne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience, breastfeeding stimulates the hormones a little more, but not enough to really make a difference. If you have to pump, that is just great! You body really does take care of itself in that respect. If you are really wanting to get into shape I'd take some walks, maybe swimming, easy going exercises. (if it's enough time after giving birth.) Be sure to ask you doctor about when you're ready.
2006-10-24 05:17:33 · answer #5 · answered by Larissa H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but you dont have as much out put with the pump. keep it up no matter which way you do it. it is still all good for you and baby
2006-10-23 22:52:10 · answer #6 · answered by FATCAT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes to both. the pump works but the baby is the best one to get the job done.
2006-10-23 22:01:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think its a state of mind kinda thing. the pump will have the same effect but its not like you spend time with your baby...
2006-10-23 22:12:51 · answer #8 · answered by luv41anatha 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-24 03:41:41 · answer #9 · answered by kllydamien 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most nursing pumps are designed to simulate breast feeding so I would assume it would do everything that breastfeeding would.
2006-10-23 21:59:53 · answer #10 · answered by mindy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋