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Why Obesity Can Affect Breastfeeding and What You Can Do About It

Women dealing with excess weight were found to regularly have more difficulties with breastfeeding.

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Balancing Breastfeeding and Fitness

Finding the time and energy to fit exercise into an already packed day can be difficult, especially when you are sleep-deprived and adjusting to life with a new baby.

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Is a Keto Diet Safe While Breastfeeding?

Is It Safe to Eat Low-Carb While Breastfeeding? Yes, it is safe, as long as you don't go under 50g of carbs per day. To enter ketosis, you can consume anything under 100g of carbs per day.

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Breastfeeding and Weight Loss - What Should You Eat?

One of the reasons why mothers pick up weight during pregnancy is for fat stores needed during breastfeeding. So what happens if you don’t breastfeed? The fat stores stay right where they are.

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Infant Weight Chart & Weight Guidelines

One of the main concerns many Mothers may have is the weight of their babies. Most babies will lose weight immediately after birth, but it may be cause for concern if they lose too much weight.

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What Is the Best Breastfeeding Diet to Follow?

Whether you make nourishing your body a priority or not, your body will continue to prioritize milk production. Your baby's needs will be satisfied before yours.

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Signs of Low Milk Supply and How to Increase Milk Production

Mothers sometimes use the wrong signs to judge milk supply. Here are some tips on how to determine whether you have low supply.

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How Many Calories Does Breastfeeding Burn?

The average lactating woman (who is breastfeeding a newborn) produces between 25 and 32 ounces of milk every 24 hours; this results in a 325 – 500 calorie deficit. Calculations are shown below.

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