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Breastfeeding is not only great for your baby, but for most women it also has the advantage of burning some extra calories, which can help to shed extra pounds gained during pregnancy. Losing weight while breastfeeding should be approached with care and caution. However, by eating the right types of foods, exercising, and taking good care of yourself, you can help support up your postpartum weight loss. Breastfeeding and taking care of a baby are extremely time-consuming, and losing weight might feel like an impossible task. With a few adjustments to your daily routine, however, you can find a safe and reasonable weight loss regimen that works with your schedule and your baby's needs. Just keep in mind that your body will need to hold on to some extra weight while you are breastfeeding (around 5 to 10 pounds), so you may not get back to your pre-pregnancy weight until after you finish breastfeeding. | Breastfeeding is not only great for your baby, but for most women it also has the advantage of burning some extra calories, which can help to shed extra pounds gained during pregnancy. Losing weight while breastfeeding should be approached with care and caution. However, by eating the right types of foods, exercising, and taking good care of yourself, you can help support up your postpartum weight loss. Breastfeeding and taking care of a baby are extremely time-consuming, and losing weight might feel like an impossible task. With a few adjustments to your daily routine, however, you can find a safe and reasonable weight loss regimen that works with your schedule and your baby's needs. Just keep in mind that your body will need to hold on to some extra weight while you are breastfeeding (around 5 to 10 pounds), so you may not get back to your pre-pregnancy weight until after you finish breastfeeding. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Eating Regular Meals and Healthy Snacks=== | ===Eating Regular Meals and Healthy Snacks=== | ||
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#*Make your bedroom a haven for sleep by keeping it quiet, dark, and cool. If you need to, use a sleep mask for maximum darkness.<ref name="rf22">http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/tc/activity-rest-and-breast-feeding-topic-overview</ref> | #*Make your bedroom a haven for sleep by keeping it quiet, dark, and cool. If you need to, use a sleep mask for maximum darkness.<ref name="rf22">http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/tc/activity-rest-and-breast-feeding-topic-overview</ref> | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
