Breastfeeding is often considered nature’s
way of helping new moms lose their baby
weight, maybe because nursing mothers
burn more calories each day.
File: Breastfeeding
Research shows that exclusively
breastfeeding mothers tend to burn on
average, 500 additional calories daily — the
equivalent of performing 45–60 minutes of
medium-intensity physical exercise.
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*Nursing moms may also be more
conscious of what they eat. This may
contribute to weight loss through a lower
intake of processed foods and a higher
consumption of lean protein, fiber-rich
fruits, vegetables, whole grains and
legumes.
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*In one study, breastfeeding women were
also 6 per cent more likely to return to or
dip below their pre-pregnancy weight than
non-exclusively breastfeeding women.
Other studies report similar results, adding
that breastfeeding mothers appear to
achieve their pre-pregnancy weight on
average six months earlier than those who
formula-feed.
*In one study, women who breastfed for 6–
12 months had lower overall body fat
percentages five years after giving birth
than those who didn’t. Another study found
that women who exclusively breastfed for
more than 12 weeks post-partum were on
average 7.5 pounds (3.4 kg) lighter 10
years following their pregnancy than those
who never breastfed.
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*These mothers also remained 5.7 pounds
(2.6 kg) lighter than those who breastfed
for fewer than 12 weeks, suggesting that
both the duration and frequency of
breastfeeding can influence how much
weight you may lose after giving birth.
However, not all studies find a strong link,
so more research is needed.
Source:
www.vanguardngr.com/2019/01/
breastfeeding-and-weight-loss-more-
reasons-to-breastfeed/
