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Breastfeeding and Weight Loss
Maintaining a Healthy Size
By Gwen Morrison
"Buy some aerobic tapes; join some exercise classes or buy a baby jogger," Dr. Klauer says. "Babies absolutely love the joggers, as they can watch the world go by so quickly. Don't snack on empty calories, but on foods that will provide nutrients such as low-fat cheese, fruits, vegetables and nuts."
Francine Miller, co-founder of WellCall, Canada's leading provider of accessible and personalized health management services, agrees that it is important for a new mom's body to have enough calories and nutrients to produce milk.
"A strenuous diet is not the answer," Miller says. "You should avoid liquid diets or any weight-loss drugs; it is imperative that a nursing mother consume sufficient calories to adequately nourish herself and her baby."
Miller shares her professional advice for new mothers on the best ways to promote healthy weight loss post delivery whether breastfeeding or not.
"Drink skim milk, instead of whole milk products," Miller says. "Do not eat fried foods; bake, boil or roast as an alternative. Eat more fish and less red meat. Eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains and cereals."
Miller also stresses the benefits of exercise for new mothers.
"Assuming you are in good health, following a planned exercise program during lactation will make you feel great and energized, especially in the weeks and months after giving birth," Miller says. "The benefits will be that a new mom will feel great and look better. It will help to maintain her desirable weight and will also help manage any backaches, headaches, stress or fatigue."
As a registered nurse who is certified in maternal care and a board-certified lactation consultant, Anita Krajecki of Naperville, Ill., shares what she tells her patients about breastfeeding.
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