Diet While Breastfeeding?

Question

Is that even possible? I’m literally constantly having to inhale food or else I’m dizzy and I have a headache. My son is almost 15 weeks old I really thought my body would adjust by now but I feel like it’s only gotten worse. I’m not sure if how much milk you produce correlates to how hungry you are but It may have to do with the fact that I have an insane oversupply and sometimes pump 100 ounces a day 🙃 my OB suggested intermittent fasting but I can’t do that I will literally pass out. I try to eat generally healthy but salad with chicken only sustains me for maybe 1 hour and then my stomach is growling again

Answer

Breastfeeding and pumping consumes a lot of calories, typically 500-600 extra per day (for a regular milk supply). If you keep pumping that much you’re telling your body to keep producing that much and it will keep requiring more calories to keep up with the demand.

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Definitely don't fast or diet if your breastfeeding try changing your eating habits definitely check your blood sugar

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I nursed twins first, I ate like a 400 lb man...and that was only 50-60 oz a day at peak (I would eat like 6 eggs for breakfast). With my daughter I was definitely hungry at times but not famished like with the twins. I ate portions more like a normal person, at more normal intervals. 
If you can slow down your supply (pump till you are soft but NOT empty) you'll be able to eat more normally.

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When did you start pumping? Before 6 weeks? 
And most you can do is just change what you eat.

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Try eating more protein filled snacks / meals.. it will keep you full longer. Producing milk burns a lot of calories which will make you hungrier.

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It's okay to snack! Make yourself some healthy snacks throughout the day. To keep yourself full you will need larger amount of vegetables, protein and whole wheats. Don't skimp on the proteins because they really help keep you full.

Diet While Breastfeeding?

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