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I'm breastfeeding and was told that breastfeeding makes you lose weight. my son is 9 months and i have dropped any weight. what can i do?
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Breastfeeding: Isn't known as a weight loss tool, may be on the contrary, weight loss strategies, in absence of an uncontrolled metabolic disease, remain the same: diet and exercise, goodluck
Answered 9/23/2015
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Depends on your diet: BF only helps you loose weight if your intake is not increased beyond the calories you need for your pre-pregnancy weight. Your doc or a nutritionist can help you focus on a balance of intake and light exercise to help you succeed.
Answered 9/23/2015
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