Breastfeeding and Weight Loss or Weight Gain
February 19, 2008 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under advantages of breastfeeding, breastfeeding, health of the mother, quotes and literature
A celebrity quote I read the other day got me wondering about breastfeeding and weight gain or loss. Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz, who currently stars in the comedy Definitely, Maybe, told The Sun:
‘I feel sexier after having a baby. I think you feel a lot more confident and much more appreciative of your body and what it’s capable of doing. I’ve got a lot more respect for it.’ She added, ‘When I stopped breastfeeding I gained some. It took me more than a year to get back to where I was.’
I hear both sides from breastfeeding mothers: (1) some mothers say they have difficulty losing weight while breastfeeding, and (2) some mothers say they gained weight when they stopped breastfeeding and were not burning as many calories per day. What was your experience? Did you struggle with your weight while breastfeeding? Did weaning cause you to put on some unwanted weight?
If you are breastfeeding and have questions about weight loss, check out this excellent resource from Kellymom.com: Can I diet while breastfeeding?
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