Does Breastfeeding Make You Lose Weight?

Recently a friend asked me the question does breastfeeding make you lose weight? She said that breastfeeding immediately after giving birth made her lose weight fast. She didn't stop there either. Why does breastfeeding make you lose weight? Summary of my recent article: It caused some interest and some concern to those nursing mothers who have given birth.

My answer to this question was based on the information I had researched. After doing a lot of reading and talking to other nursing mothers, I found that the majority of these women reported some amount of weight loss when they were breastfeeding. I also talked to a doctor, hoping that his professional opinion would help. I'm writing this article based on his answers.

The expert I talked to believes that the answer is yes, breastfeeding does result in weight loss. Breastfeeding does reduce calories. But, not as much weight loss as if you were taking in the same number of calories but burning them up. He estimated that babies take in between twelve and twenty-two thousand calories per day. If you are carrying around twenty pounds per month and breastfeeding, you are losing approximately two to three pounds per week.

He goes on to say that breastfeeding is good for your baby and that you don't need to be concerned about gaining weight. He also said that he doesn't think you should stop nursing if you want to lose weight, but he recommends using formula milk exclusively until your baby is ready to eat solid food. He also recommended using an "easy" protein like rice cereal instead of breast milk. Also, he suggested you make sure your baby is getting enough vitamins and minerals. These can all be offered by you, if you follow his advice.

You may be asking, how can breastfeeding actually help you lose weight? Actually, many studies have shown that breastfeeding actually helps a woman lose weight because breastfeeding increases her metabolism, which results in more calories being burned. Breastfeeding also releases mother's hormones, which helps her feel better and have a greater sense of satisfaction in the relationship. Some researchers even believe that breastfeeding may be beneficial for women who are trying to become thin. As more women try breastfeeding, more scientific studies will need to be conducted to confirm or dispute these claims.

However, researchers have found that breast milk definitely does provide some benefits to women who are trying to lose weight. In one study, women who were lactating reported less hunger and reported feeling much less cravings than women who were nonbreedin dieting. In addition to helping you feel full, breastfeeding can also help you control your metabolism so that you burn fewer calories while you are resting. So, not only is breastfeeding a healthy weight loss strategy, it also has some practical benefits.

In addition to the weight loss benefits, studies have shown that breastfeeding does reduce the risk of developing some diseases. For example, breastfed babies have a reduced risk of developing allergies such as eczema and asthma. Additionally, studies have shown that breastfed babies experience lower levels of stress and lower rates of childhood overweight and obesity. In addition to helping reduce your baby's risk for certain diseases, breastfeed babies have also been shown to be better sleepers than bottle-fed ones. This may seem like an obvious observation, but research has shown that infants who were breastfed for at least thirty minutes each day slept more soundly than babies who were fed formula.

Although there is a strong connection between breastfeeding and weight loss, not all women will experience weight loss in the first month or so of their pregnancy. If you are considering breastfeeding your baby, it is important that you check with your doctor to make sure this method of feeding will work well with your body. Your doctor will be able to make an accurate assessment of how much weight you can expect to lose in the first few months of your pregnancy. He or she will also be able to recommend an appropriate time schedule based on your individual body type to help you stay on track and achieve your weight loss goals.