Breastfeeding causes weight loss because milk production consumes many calories, but despite this, breastfeeding also generates a lot of thirst and hunger and therefore, if the woman does not know how to balance her diet, she can gain weight.
In order for the mother to lose weight rapidly during lactation, it is necessary to exclusively breastfeed the baby and eat light and nutritious meals distributed throughout the day.For more information on how to breastfeed during lactation, see: How to feed the mother during lactation.
- Breastfeeding loses an average of 2 kilograms per month.
- In case of exclusive breastfeeding.
- Because milk production is such an intense activity that it requires 600 to 800 calories a day from the mother.
- Which is equivalent to half an hour of moderate walking.
- Contributing to a faster return to fitness and weight before pregnancy.
- See also: How to lose your stomach after delivery.
A woman who is exclusively breastfeeding, usually up to 6 months, may gain weight before becoming pregnant because:
However, if a woman gets too fat during pregnancy, it may take more than 6 months to regain weight before becoming pregnant, especially if she is not exclusively breastfeeding or if she follows a balanced diet while breastfeeding.
Watch this video for tips on how to lose weight while breastfeeding: