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I am 3mths postpartum. underweight. how can i safely gain weight while breasfeeding beside increase eating which is difficult?
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Weight: Have you tried dietary supplements like boost or ensure or others such as muscle milk? They may help add to your nutrition and also allow weight gain with out force feeding copious amounts of food. You may also try healthy fats like nuts and avocados.
Answered 3/13/2016
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