BreastFeeding and Training
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2014-01-23 12:37 PM |
Expert 1070 Denver Area | Subject: BreastFeeding and Training YAY I'm training (lightly) again! So, just checking in to see what other mamas breastfeeding babies have noticed about milk production and training. Last time, with #2 girl, I noticed a change in quality of milk produced during heavier training weeks. Since then we've changed diet considerably, i.e. low/no gluten, low/no process sugar, >>greens fruits veggies. With #3 (boy), the dietary change has made snapping back into shape easier, however I notice I'm incredibly hungry already with even the short swim/run days...and I'm craving sugar which is new in the past couple of weeks. I'm open to suggestions, stories, tips, & tricks! Glad to be back Edited by AdaBug 2014-01-23 12:37 PM |
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2014-01-25 6:33 AM in reply to: AdaBug |
Extreme Veteran 3020 | Subject: RE: BreastFeeding and Training I have 4 kids. Breastfed all of them for different lengths of time. Everyone is going to have a different experience to share. Mine is that my milk supply absolutely tanked once I resumed physical activity. I did all sorts of things to increase supply.....pumped btw. sessions, took Fenugreek, drank Mother's Milk tea, etc. And I was HUNGRY!!! The focus should be on lots and lots of quality food. I did not restrict in order to lose baby weight either because I knew my body needed those calories. I got very annoyed with the huge, heavy breasts during physical activity, too. Massive! And totally in the way. I know there are others on here who successfully run while breastfeeding. Maybe they'll chime in! I'm sure this is a very individual thing. |
2014-01-31 11:42 PM in reply to: AdaBug |
1 | Subject: RE: BreastFeeding and Training I'm an IBCLC (lactation consultant) and also a mom of three who has nursed through half-marathon training. One of the most important parts of keeping your milk supply up is taking in enough calories. The general guideline is a bare minimum of 1800/day, but that's without exercise and may be too low for some moms. A lot of moms steadily lose weight, but keep their supply at 2200 calories/day. You might need to bump up intake to accommodate for your training in order to maintain supply. Also be aware that supply and demand is really important. There is a protein in your milk called Feedback Inhibitor of Lactation (FIL), this is basically an "off" switch, it blocks receptors so prolactin (the hormone that drives production) can't bind to the milk making cells. So, the more milk you have sitting there, the more FIL there is and the slower your milk synthesis rate will be. If you are skipping a nursing by the time you get ready, train, shower, etc..., you're sending a signal to your body to make less milk. Also gets quite uncomfortable to skip a nursing or pumping session completely and combined with a sports bra, might lead to plugged ducts. Another thing to keep in mind is that the types of fat you eat dictate the types of fat that are in your milk, so be sure to keep consuming healthy fats. Kellymom is a pretty good website overall for breastfeeding info (A few things here and there are outdated, but most of it is spot on), here's her page on breastfeeding and exercise: http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/lifestyle/mom-exercise/ Hope that helps a little bit! |
2014-02-23 12:15 AM in reply to: penguinkimberly |
Expert 1070 Denver Area | Subject: RE: BreastFeeding and Training Fairly spot on with my instincts, Thank You for the validating info! |
2014-02-26 5:45 AM in reply to: 0 |
2 | Subject: RE: BreastFeeding and Training The release of Oxycontin is only a concern if you're at risk for early labor and your doctor or midwife has put you on strict bed-rest, with no lovemaking or breast play allowed. Because toward the end of pregnancy, breast milk changes to a colossal type of milk. For more about pregnancy click the following link given by Lisa Olsen: Lisa Olsen Review Edited by jasminartany 2014-02-26 5:50 AM |
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