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How can i gain weight while breastfeeding? my butt and legs are so skinny i cant even walk please help me?

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Visit this site for advice about nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Start exercising to improve your strength, do what you can tolerate. Trying to gain weight is not a good idea unless your BMI is below 18. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm. You will gain weight soon and then miss this time when you could eat and not get fat. Wish you good health!

Answered 6/23/2021

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

If you cannot walk, please see your doctor right away. Many people are very fatigued in the early days of a new baby, but they should be able to walk around. Your doctor may also recommend a dietitian or a nutrition consultation to discuss a diet with adequate protein, calcium, vitamins and minerals, and calories. Note the importance of nutrients first. Best wishes.

Answered 7/8/2021

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