I bf by first baby, and it did help me a lot. I am 7 months pg and planning on bf this one, too. I'm just looking for some encouragement on kicking off the pounds. Thanks!
2007-01-06 14:53:43 · 15 answers · asked by Holly N 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Didn't help me a bit. It was ok while the baby nursed, but once I stopped I was so used to eating ravenously that I gained back a ton right away.
2007-01-06 14:55:41 · answer #1 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I nursed both of my children for a year. By the time I was finished breastfeeding both of them I was back to my pre-pregnancy weight. You have to remember to cut your calories toward the end when the baby is eating more solids and only nursing a few times a day, or you;ll start to gain weight. Good Luck with the second!
2007-01-06 22:59:05 · answer #2 · answered by paigew81 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lost all my baby weight in a matter of months and I think breastfeeding is what did it since I didn't change my diet or activity levels at all after giving birth. Go for it!
2007-01-06 22:57:59 · answer #3 · answered by diaryofadonor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weight melted off with both babies by the six week checkup. More importantly, formula use lowers the iq, increases risk of diabetes and cancer (even cancer in the mom), increases risk of allergies, hurts the immune system, goodness knows what else, and damages bonding. Nursing is an incredible mothering tool.
2007-01-06 23:09:07 · answer #4 · answered by cassandra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Completely depends. Some people lose, some people actually keep extra weight on. (It's an evolutionary mechanism to protect against a famine). If you lost the first time, you will probably lose the second time. Your body seems to use your resources well. Good luck!
2007-01-06 23:06:44 · answer #5 · answered by katheek77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did u know that breastfeeding using 600 calories everytime you do it. Its like running a mile so yes breastfeeding can help you loose weight
2007-01-06 22:56:22 · answer #6 · answered by April S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my 2nd baby I'm beastfeeding & by my 6 week check up I had lost all my weight & more. I highly recommend it. Not just for the weightloss factor but for what it does for your baby!
2007-01-07 00:15:26 · answer #7 · answered by amandadaniel26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, not a bit! As soon as I weaned, I lost the weight instantly!
2007-01-06 22:57:38 · answer #8 · answered by MountainChick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sure did with me!!!! I lost every bit of the pregnancy weight and look exactly as I did before I got knocked up.
2007-01-06 22:57:53 · answer #9 · answered by Foxtrot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it defiantly work, it's the best way to lose baby weigh.
2007-01-06 22:58:09 · answer #10 · answered by celi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋