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Found out i'm underweight, 5'5" 105lbs vegetarian diet but i eat a lot. i'm under a lot of stress and i breastfeeding. how do i put on more weight?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

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Eat eat eat: The caloric needs are quite high when breastfeeding. Emphasize plenty of protein and do not get behind on your liquid intake.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

Found out i'm underweight, 5'5" 105lbs vegetarian diet but i eat a lot. i'm under a lot of stress and i breastfeeding. how do i put on more weight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Dugan answered

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