When breastfeeding, how many calories should moms and babies consume?
Many new mothers wonder if they need to consume more calories (also called energy) during breastfeeding, but the answer is no. You can take in the same number of calories that you did before becoming pregnant. This strategy helps with weight loss after birth
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- Source: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
- Date Syndication Captured: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 06:50 PM
- Date Syndication Updated: Sunday, August 03, 2025 at 01:12 AM
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