Weight Loss - New Moms (1)
Moderate Weight Loss & Pregnancy
Overweight mothers who breast feed their
infants may lose weight through a sensible weight loss diet and exercise
program-without fear of harming their infants according to a recent study
by NICHD. See Weight Loss in Pregnancy
Weight Gain Pregnancy
Weight gained during pregnancy might contribute to obesity later in life.
Losing this extra weight soon after pregnancy may help many women to avoid
later obesity and its long-term health effects. An Institute of Medicine
report earlier had concluded that overweight breast-feeding women could
probably lose about 2 kg (4.4 pounds) per month without affecting their
production of milk. However, no studies existed to prove whether this
assumption was true.
Lose Weight - New Moms
A woman who is breast feeding should first consult her physician and nutritionist
before undertaking any weight loss program. She added that breast-feeding
women should not attempt to lose weight if they are only a few pounds
overweight. Breast-feeding mothers who are only 5 pounds overweight shouldn't
try to lose weight. Unless a woman has sufficient fat reserves, dieting
may hinder milk production and also cause the woman to feel fatigued.
See:
Weight Loss New Moms (2)
Weight Loss New Moms (3)
Source: www.nichd.nih.gov 2000
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