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Breastfeeding and Weight Loss
Maintaining a Healthy Size
By Gwen Morrison
"I found that my figure was at its best when I was breastfeeding," says Lynette Rees from South Wales, U.K. "I maintained a good figure for the duration of the breastfeeding. Unfortunately, I put the weight back on after I stopped breastfeeding."
According to INFACT Canada, a company committed to eliminating commercial pressure to bottle-feed, the artificial feeding rate has decreased across Canada in recent years. This is good news to professionals who strive to educate moms on the benefits of breastfeeding their babies. Fitness programs being offered for moms and babies are expected to further encourage moms to stay healthy as they are breastfeeding their infants.
"New moms experience a dramatic lifestyle change," Dr. Klauer says. "Their newborn's care becomes a priority, and they don't focus enough on their own exercise and dietary needs. There is also a greater tendency to snack."
Paula Macdonald, a new mom from London, Ontario, Canada, breastfed her baby for just a short time. "I did it for a few months, and then was unable to continue, so I didn't experience any weight loss," Macdonald says. "I am struggling now, almost a year later, to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. I am taking a yoga class and eating all the right foods. It's not easy."
Dr. Klauer suggests that new moms get back to their exercise routines and try to make time to work their way up to at least 30 minutes a day. With proper diet, self-motivation and a personalized exercise routine, women should be able to maintain a healthy weight during and after breastfeeding.
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