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How Soon Can I Lose Weight While Breastfeeding After Childbirth?
hi doctor i am a new mom i have a baby 7 weeks old and its c section .i was 85 kgs before pregnancy in pregnancy i gained 20 kgs more .after giving birth i only lossed 6 .5kgs .how to lose weight
i am also breastfeeding and how will my belly shrinks
i am also breastfeeding and how will my belly shrinks
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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loosing weight for 7 wk old child when you are breast feeding is not right time. At least minimum for 6 months you should not think of loosing weight because right now your child needs you for the food and your body too require more energy to regain. Yes after 6 months you can start walking, exercising and start with healthy good but yes till you are feeding dont take any supplementary diet for reducing weight.
Thanknyou
Welcome to HCM
loosing weight for 7 wk old child when you are breast feeding is not right time. At least minimum for 6 months you should not think of loosing weight because right now your child needs you for the food and your body too require more energy to regain. Yes after 6 months you can start walking, exercising and start with healthy good but yes till you are feeding dont take any supplementary diet for reducing weight.
Thanknyou
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