While Breastfeeding Did you...?!!!😰

Question

Hello to all mommies out there who have breastfeed! 
I'm a FTM and since the beginning of my pregnancy I lost about 20lbs I've only gained 10 in my third trimester. Overall I've been very thin/skinny just belly throughout my whole pregnancy. I've never been this skinny which is scary to me, my main goal is to gain weight to gain all I've lost and more, my normal weight is usually between 120 to 125 and I'm 5'5 tall. 
I'm not sure if some are just being negative or trying to put me down more but they tell stuff like, breastfeeding will be the death of you or like, your never going to gain your weight back or your going to end up all bones with breastfeeding.. 😔
No one has told me anything positive for most part..
My question and concern is...
That I really want to breastfeed but another part of me is also very worried that I will end up so unhealthy because I'll loose so much weight again and ever since I lost weight I've been very delicate health wise. 
Anyone who can relate to me please share your story or anyone who can give me tips on how not to loose weight while breastfeeding, the only thing I know is that I have to eat more but my appetite is not like it used to be before pregnancy. Any other alternatives please add them. 
Thank you! X ❤️

Answer

I think you should speak to a professional.. I think you burn around 500 calories a day breastfeeding.. so you will need so eat well to keep you going and to feed baby. Definitely give it a go and just keep plenty of snacks around for easy access to push you to eat plenty.. milk, raw carrots, biscuits and strawberries were my go to.. probably should have stayed away from all of the biscuits but hey xxx

Answer

Hey I have been worried about breastfeeding also! I'm 5'4" and before pregnancy about 110-115. I have gained good but I have to eat constantly. I have always ate a ton and never gained good my whole life. I even feel like passing out if I don't eat every two hours! I really want to breastfeed but I'm worried I will lose weight to fast.

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I had a similar situation with my first pregnancy and was vey thin most of the time I was breast feeding but I actually breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months and for a total of 2 years.  It was tough at first making myself eat enough to have a good supply (since I still didn't have much of an appetite) but I was really glad I stuck it out and while it was definitely exhausting at first there was no harm to my health and my son was healthy (he actually dodged a lot of winter germs that were going around my family at the time--he's a Feb baby).  I went to a lactation consultant at the local hospital for support and tips which was really really helpful and encouraging.  Good luck!

While Breastfeeding Did you...?!!!😰

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