Weight Loss After Pregnancy

Weight Loss After Pregnancy – The quickest and safest way to lose post-partum pounds. Several recent study results have proven what women have known for centuries: moms who breastfeed either exclusively or just partially have slimmer hips and weigh less in the first six post-partum months than moms who feed their babies formula.

Producing milk to nourish your baby takes a lot of work. A mother who is feeding her child exclusively with breast milk can expect to use more than 500 extra calories a day just to support her milk supply. That can add up to 3,500 calories (or more than one pound of fat) every week. Breastfeeding, coupled with a regular exercise routine and healthy dietes can help a nursing mom lose all of her post-partum weight within 9 to11 months.

While breast feeding may help to jump-start your weight loss after baby, there are a few things to consider:

* The Need to Eat More. It’s true that some nursing mothers do find it necessary to eat a bit more in order to keep up their milk supply. But, most find that if they avoid indulging in fatty and sugary foods and sweets, they continue to lose weight even with the added caloric intake.

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