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What Causes Weight Gain After Stopping Breastfeeding?

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Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016
Question: Increased 15 kgs in 5 months, after my baby stopped mother feeding
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Common after stopping breastfeeding

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Yes it is very common to gain weight after stopping breastfeeding.
There is nothing that needs medical attention but you need to be rigorous on your diet and avoid all kinds of calorific foods.
Take some physical activity in your daily routine like gym, badminton or swimming which will help in reducing weight in a regulated manner.
I hope these general measures will help you lots and don't bank upon any instant weight losing medicine or powder as these are generally harmful only.
Take care
Regards
Dr Manisha Jain
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What Causes Weight Gain After Stopping Breastfeeding?

Brief Answer: Common after stopping breastfeeding Detailed Answer: Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic. Yes it is very common to gain weight after stopping breastfeeding. There is nothing that needs medical attention but you need to be rigorous on your diet and avoid all kinds of calorific foods. Take some physical activity in your daily routine like gym, badminton or swimming which will help in reducing weight in a regulated manner. I hope these general measures will help you lots and don't bank upon any instant weight losing medicine or powder as these are generally harmful only. Take care Regards Dr Manisha Jain