![]() ![]() Since the recommended added calories during the last two trimesters of pregnancy is 300 calories/day, an exclusively breastfeeding mother will typically need either the same amount of calories she was getting at the end of pregnancy, or up to 200 additional calories per day. (See Can I diet while breastfeeding? for more information on calorie restriction).Īn exclusively breastfeeding mother, on average, needs to take in 300-500 calories per day above what was needed to maintain pre-pregnancy weight. ![]() Consuming less than 1500-1800 calories per day (most women should stay at the high end of this range) may put your milk supply at risk, as may a sudden drop in caloric intake. Studies have shown that most healthy breastfeeding women maintain an abundant milk supply while taking in 1800-2200 (or more) calories per day. If you really want (or need) to count calories… Counting calories is rarely necessary unless you are having problems maintaining a healthy weight. Mothers of older babies may feel hungrier when baby temporarily increases his or her milk intake (for example, during a growth spurt)… again, listen to your body. When exclusively nursing a young baby, it is very common to feel hungry much of the time… listen to your body. In general, you should simply listen to your body and eat to appetite – this is usually all you need to do to get the calories you need.
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