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gaining weight after stopping
breastfeeding is it common
you've probably heard of how
breastfeeding burns about 300 to 500
calories every day
but you may also have heard that many
mothers gain weight after they stop
breastfeeding
will you gain weight once you stop
nursing
weight gain in breast feeding mothers is
quite common which may be due to a
combination of reasons including
increased calorie intake lower calories
burned and hormones
hormonal changes can continue after
delivery and until you wean your baby
these hormones are responsible for many
body changes in pregnant women even once
you stop breastfeeding
however this may not be the case with
mothers who exercise while and after
breastfeeding and are conscious about
their diet and calorie intake
what causes weight gain after weaning
your baby
when you breastfeed you require more
calories to sustain milk production and
your food intake increases but when you
stop breastfeeding calories remain the
same and your body gains weight
prolactin which reduces fat metabolism
is a hormone released during the
lactation period when you stop
breastfeeding it decreases only
gradually and causes you to gain weight
you may still be eating as you did when
you were breastfeeding all that food
without any exercise can cause you to
pack extra kilograms
hormonal changes only rarely cause
weight gain after you stop breastfeeding
so it is quite possible to attribute the
weight gain to increased calorie intake
and lack of exercise
tips to avoid weight gain after
breastfeeding
eat healthy snacks to provide your body
with those additional 500 calories while
breastfeeding
once you get consent from the doctor
start moderate exercises for 15 minutes
per day you can increase the duration
gradually
incorporate a healthy diet and control
your calorie intake
avoid rapid weight loss diet
listen to your body's signs
eat as per your appetite and avoid
overeating
set realistic goals
don't take action to lose all the weight
within a stipulated time
start gradually give your body time to
readjust to the new diet and routine
change your lifestyle if you cannot
exercise for whatever reason at least
start taking the stairs or going on a
short walk each day
weight pain after weaning is often
relatively easy to reverse if you stick
to a good diet plan
but if you are gaining a lot of weight
and have blood vision or other symptoms
a doctor's visit is essential
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