Breast milk is the most valuable food in nature. The efficiency of breast milk is very important for the baby. Children who are exclusively breastfed have a stronger immune system and are thus protected against many diseases. During breastfeeding, the mother needs to have a quality diet.
The idea that sugary and milky desserts cause too much milk is a completely wrong idea. On the contrary, the breastfeeding period is not a period in which the mother will gain weight, but in which she can produce quality milk for her baby and lose birth weight by eating a healthy and balanced diet.
It is possible to lose weight in a healthy way by breastfeeding after the first 2 months after birth. You should not be hasty in losing weight in the first 2 months. Some weight gain may also be observed in the first 2 months. This is normal due to hormonal changes. Since the appetite is more open, there may also be an increase in body fat. In this process, restricting calories too much causes fatigue and decreased milk production due to insufficient energy intake.
In the first 3-6 months of breastfeeding, the body begins to burn fat and lose weight on its own. Studies have shown that breastfeeding mothers lose weight faster than non-breastfeeding mothers. It is normal to lose 0.5 kg of weight per week with a regular and healthy diet. This amount of weight given may increase up to 1 kg depending on the mother's weight and the amount of breastfeeding.
“So can I exercise?” If you ask:
In breastfeeding mothers, the lactic acid content of milk may increase after heavy exercise. The taste of milk may change due to the increased lactic acid content. Some babies do not like this changing taste and may not want to drink the milk. To prevent this situation, it is recommended that the mother exercise 90 minutes before or after breastfeeding.
Finally, I recommend that you carry out this process with a nutritionist, without getting discouraged and without consuming unnecessary calorie foods to increase your milk supply.
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