I'm still breastfeeding and my daughter is one. I am starting to gain weight and I wanted to know if there were any quick over the counter remedies that would be safe to take while still breastfeeding?
2006-12-12 05:18:53 · 18 answers · asked by Nikki J 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
" Avoid quick-fix solutions
Liquid diets, low-carb diets, fad diets, weight loss medication, etc. are not recommended while breastfeeding."
http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/mom/mom-weightloss.html
Wait until your baby is two months old before dieting
It's best not to do anything consciously to lose weight until after the second month. This gives your body enough time to successfully establish a healthy milk supply that is less likely to be adversely affected if your caloric intake is restricted. Breastfeeding your baby, on average, burns 200-500 calories per day (above what you needed to maintain your pre-pregnancy weight) -- so keep in mind that even without a weight loss program you are burning extra calories.
Breastfeed without restriction
Research tells us that both more frequent breastfeeding and breastfeeding longer than six months increases maternal weight loss.
Eat at least 1500-1800 calories per day
While nursing, you should not consume less than 1500-1800 calories per day, and most women should stay at the high end of this range. Some mothers will require much more than this, but studies show that going below this number may put supply at risk.
Keep weight loss at less than 1.5 pounds per week
Most moms can safely lose up to 1.5 pounds per week or 6 pounds per month after the second month and not affect milk supply or baby's well being. One study has suggested that short-term weight loss of 2.2 pounds (1 kg) per week is not a problem (in this study, moms dieted for 11 days).
Decrease the calories gradually
A sudden drop in calories can reduce milk supply. Some moms notice this during an illness, although dehydration and/or medication use could also be a factor in reduced milk supply when mom is sick. It has been hypothesized that a sudden calorie decrease can cause mom's body to go into "starvation mode" and cut nonessential resources such as milk production.
2006-12-12 05:25:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dont use a diet pill. Even if you aren't breastfeeding they aren't good for you. The only thing they will do is give you a quick loss that will result in a quick regain of the weight you lost, possibly more. I suggest drinking more water, eating right and more exercise. If you do it the healthy way then you will keep the weight off longer.
2006-12-12 05:26:17 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No there isn't. Diet pills aren't good for anyone whether you are breastfeeding or not. Just eat healthy and exercise.
2006-12-12 05:30:03 · answer #3 · answered by Kokolicious06 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, and there is no diet pill for not breastfeeding women either
2006-12-12 05:30:22 · answer #4 · answered by klumzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No none are safe to take while breastfeeding. Just try to eat healthy and eat smaller portion sizes. good luck
2006-12-12 06:32:58 · answer #5 · answered by mktk401 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no there isn't; but try little things like eating more often (every 2 hours or so) and make it something little like an apple, bowl of soup, salad, veggies, handful or 2 of popcorn. it just helps jump start the metabolism for a quick burn. and the weight stays off longer usually. good luck and congrats on maken it a year!!
2006-12-12 05:32:06 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
waist dance to the radio or tap out a beat on the steering wheel while driving
2017-04-06 22:52:45 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try weight watchers, they have a healthy plan for moms who are breastfeeding
2006-12-12 06:34:22 · answer #8 · answered by Mama~peapod 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Endangering your child for quick vanity solutions bad, bad, bad. Eat and exercise right and you will actually learn good habits, that not only benefit you but will be best for raising your child.
2006-12-12 05:28:25 · answer #9 · answered by kate 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eat an apple instead of bottled juice
2016-05-21 23:58:54 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋