Breastfeeding & Work: Weight Watchers
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Breastfeeding and Weight Watchers
Asked by M.B. from Detroit
on May 17, 2009
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I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar:
When my son was 2mos I started (back at) Weight Watchers - only to have my milk decrease and have...
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- Hi M., Quite honestly, I'm shocked that WW is allowing you to do the program while still nursing. Nursing moms should not be "dieting". Following a heathly diet i...
- Weight Watchers has a breastfeeding program. You should ask your leader about it. It will adjust your program to accommodate the nutritional need of the breastfeedin...
- Eat foods high in grains like oatmeal, cracked wheat bread, and even a beer at night (because of the barley and Hops) will help. If you are avoiding carbs then you ar...
Breastfeeding and Formula
Asked by C.G. from Clarksville
on March 30, 2009
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I just had my daughter in February. She is a little over a month now and up until Friday, I was almost exclusively breastfeeding and pumping. There were times when I h...
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- I last BF my son over 2 weeks ago, and I can still express some milk with my fingers. It will not hurt to give it a try. Just relax, and listen to your instincts. ...
- hi C., Yes I went through the exact same thing. I absolutely feel that breastfeeding is best for the baby, BUT I have inverted nipples also and it is so hard for them...
- I just finished breastfeeding my 15 month old son and I know how hard it can be. My first piece of advice is that YES you can start back. I have been finished breast...
Seeking Advice on Dieting While Breastfeeding
Asked by S.B. from Youngstown
on April 30, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I'VE BEEN WATCHING MY DIET SINCE I HAD MY SON 8 MONTHS AGO, FOLLOWING THE BREASTFEEDING DIET, BUT HAVE ONLY LOST 15 POUNDS OF THE 40 I GAINED WHILE PREGNA...
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- There isn't much dieting you should do while breastfeeding. You need to eat healthy foods and stay hydrated. Cut out junk - just get it out of your house all togethe...
- I would think for breastfeeding you would need to have more flexibility in your diet than Atkins allows, if not for your sake, for the production of good milk. I've b...
- S., Since you are nursing it vital to eat a diet rich in organic fruits and vegetables, lean proteins AND complex carbohydrates such as quinoa, brown rice, millet, et...
Weight Loss & Breastfeeding
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on June 7, 2008
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Breastfeeding makes me soooo hungry ALL the time. I know I'm burning more calories b/c of breastfeeding and I know I need to consume extra caloies. The problem is......
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- You need to relax about it! It has only been 6 weeks! Stay active and eat healthy and worry about it later. As long as you are living a healthy lifestyle for yourse...
- You have to eat. when you don't take in enough calories your body stops buring as much so even though you are burning what you need for breast feeding, if you are not...
- I will need you to tell me the exact same thing I am telling you in a few months- but just relax and enjoy this time- don't worry about your weight right now. There wi...
Breastfeeding with Low Calorie Diet
Asked by S.A. from Binghamton
on March 29, 2008
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Hello, I have gestational diabetes and the nutritionist and doctor have me on an 1800 calorie diet because I am also overweight. Luckily I am able to control the diab...
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- S., I also had GD. I was on a special diet, but not low calorie and eventually had to take insulin. I'm sure you know that breastfeeding increases your metabolism...
- i too had gd (from stress) and empathize, it's not easy to be pregnant and not eat whatever you want like they do on tv!! i wasn't on a restricted diet after my dau...
- I too was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and was put on a special diet also...but as soon as I had my daughter, I was allowed to eat anything I wanted, so I neve...
Weight Loss Ideas for a Breastfeeding Mom
Asked by C.H. from Salt Lake City
on August 31, 2006
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I am breastfeeding my 6 month old. She is exclusively breastfeed (no formula) and I plan to continue until she is at least 1 year old. Problem is, I cannot lose weig...
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- Christie, Weight Watchers has a program for breastfeeding moms. It worked well for me. But keep in mind that some women can't lose weight without compromising thei...
- I'm no pro when it comes to giving advice about losing weight, however, I can refer you to a pro. Dr. Michael Norwood is a friend of mine that just opened a personal ...
- You will hear it over and over as a mom, everyone is different. I nursed my little girl until she was 12 months, and I couldn't loose weight until about 9 months. Then...
Breastfeeding Help - Milk Supply Low
Asked by J.B. from Sacramento
on March 14, 2008
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Hello! I have been breastfeeding my 4 month old daughter all along and just recently I am running out of milk by bedtime. I can tell she is not getting enough to sat...
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- Hi, I know this sounds simple, but are you drinking enough water? I had this issue with my daughter who is now 12. I just wasn't drinking enough, and I had to incre...
- It's been a while since I nursed my two children, but I do remember how frustrating it is to run out of milk. It happened to me when I went back to work part time. I...
- There are some homeopathic teas that stimulate prolactin(hormone that makes milk) Not that it needs to be said but I know things like smoke lower the prolactin level i...
Losing Weight Causing Reduction in Breast Milk Production- HELP!
Asked by G.M. from Dallas
on November 18, 2008
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I have exclusively breastfed my 3 1/2 month old daughter. Since I've been back at work the last 6-7 weeks, I've kept track of how much I pump. It's been gradually and...
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- You are getting great advice. I know breastfeeding help me lose weight after I had my children. I have a two year old I'm still nursing when he wants it. I work ful...
- Way to go! You should be really proud that you are bf while working. I've done it and it is HARD!! But I think the rewards are SO worth it. I agree with the other ...
- You're probably not getting enough calories in you to provide the amount of milk that you need/want. In order to loose weight and keep up with the weight loss you may ...
HELP!!! I Cannot Take off the Weight....
Asked by W.B. from Denver
on November 2, 2008
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Hi ladies!!
I need to preface this with the fact that i had two babies in three years and nursed both of them for about 11 months....so, i had to keep up nutrition ...
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- Hi I went through the same thing! I could not get the weight off after nursing, I was hitting the gym as much as I could and thought I was eating healthy. Then my hus...
- Triathlon training, W.! beginnertriathlete.com has training plans, I love the site. I did a couple of races last year and the weight just melted away! Good luck! Goo...
- As a mom of three, I can sympathize. As a birth doula, I know how important it is to be in good shape when you get pregnant. I am also in Aurora and I travel out to We...
Baby Fat and Milk Production
Asked by K.G. from South Bend
on December 20, 2006
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I'm at my wits end so any help would be appreciated.
My daughter is nearly 8 mos. old and I haven't lost any weight since my 8 week mark. I'm still nursing exclusiv...
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- Don't worry about milk production!!! As long as she's gaining as she's supposed to, she's fine. The cool thing about breast milk is that you don't produce more and s...
- The best I can tell you is stop worrying about it. I used to diet myself to death and the weight would never go anywhere. I gave up and decided to just accept myself t...
- Are you sure your milk production is too low for Elena? If her weight is good and has been following a normal curve (on the growth charts) and she has enough wet/dirt...
