Does pumping breast milk burn calories

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Avatar f tn Same nutrients but if baby is taking the breast it is much different then pumping your milk. Babies empty your breast and pumping doesn't. So I'm not so sure its the same.
4331946 tn?1355816857 I'm a ftm but breastfeeding does help burn calories & to answer the second question everyone is different .
Avatar f tn I'm planning on pumping milk for my baby boy.. My goal is to do 6 months but I don't want to actually breastfeed. Will I still burn calories? Its not a big differences is it?, if I pump or breastfeed?
Avatar f tn I EPed for a year and didn't lose any extra weight. I was down to pre-pregnancy weight pretty quickly, but I ate pretty horribly. They say it's 20 calories per ounce of breast milk. Some women say they lose the weight after stopping breastfeeding. I seriously ate more breast feeding than when I was pregnant, so on the bright side I didn't gain any. And now I'm pregnant with number two, so no dieting for me.
7826135 tn?1394734754 The hind milk (milk in the back basically) has mire calories so maybe pump before on one breast, give that breast to baby. Then offer other side and pump 2nd side after feeding to balance the calories. I always nurse between 10-20 min on one or both sides depending on what my son wants.
Avatar f tn You have to be careful pumping the first month, not only can it make baby lazier about latching but it can dry your milk up, literally, overnight. I was pumping a LOT and woke up one morning and all of my milk was completely gone. I loved BF'ing, its a great bonding experience!
Avatar f tn If you eat more, it doesn't burn any fat. 500 calories a day. 200 more than when you're pregnant.
Avatar f tn Because our bodies burn calories while the milk is being made. (If I read that right). Then it is being expelled to our babies. Though it only burns I think somewhere between 300-500 calories. You could loose weight, as long as you're balancing your calorie intake with what is being burned off.
7801868 tn?1395885718 Thereare also ssupplements teas and some foods that help production like oatmeal. Alcohol like beer does NOT make more milk it just makes for an easier let down long term it may hinder milk production.
4682212 tn?1357922698 For you already mommies who are/was pumping...
Avatar f tn Idk if its just the breast pump I purchased that ***** or if im not producing enough milk.. I bought an evenflo electric pump from Wal-Mart it was only $60 so I didnt expect it to be amazing but at least get the job done. My baby usually drinks about 3 oz of milk when I pump and I can barely get that from one breast.
Avatar f tn Pumping or any nipple stimulation can bring labor on.
2169899 tn?1354674056 It definitely helped me i was only able to breast feed for 3 weeks, but with that said i had gained a total of 22 pounds and by the time my daughter was 6 weeks old i had lost 33 pounds! Also breast feedimg helps your uterus contract back down to normal size so while baby is feeding or your pumping you can feel your uterus contract. It's pretty cool. And it does burn a lot of calories but also make sure you contain a good diet and eat well so you can keep your milk supplies.
Avatar f tn Breast feeding costs nothing. There are no bottles to wash, unless of course you're pumping and giving bottle. Also major mommy perk is that there are 20 calories per ounce in breast milk so you're burning tons of calories.
Avatar f tn I'm sure it doesn't for everyone. But it burns tons of calories to make milk so yes it does. It worked for my mother in law.
9023883 tn?1402943375 Rolled oats. Flaxseed. Brewers yeast. Go online and look up lactation cookie and smoothie recipes.
Avatar f tn Do i have to take something so my milk drys up?...or...do i just stop pumping and the milk just goes away n stops comming in???
9336631 tn?1403673169 You burn a lot of calories breast feeding. Your supposed to snack and drink water while pumping or feeding. Helps keep the supply up too.
Avatar f tn Pumping doesn't stimulate milk production like natural breastfeeding does. Try hand stimylating with pumping every hour, using warm rags around your breast to make the let down reflex easier, and eating certain foods and even some teas can help the body produce milk.
Avatar n tn I cut down some calories that im trying to stay lower than 1000 cals aday but my breast milk is becoming less as i noticed !! Do u have any specific diet for breast feeding moms ? Thanks!
Avatar f tn I breast feed 13 months, and lost 60lbs. You burn 600 calories each day u nurse. If u are still gaining while nursing then u are eating way to many calor a day!
Avatar f tn If you still need to boost your supply look into fenugreek, blessed thistle, and mothers milk tea. Overall, pumping or putting baby to breast every two hours is the only way to stimulate your breasts and encourage milk production.
Avatar f tn With my first child I did breast feeding for a year, but when I tried transitioning her from breast to bottle, it was A PAIN! She refused to take the bottle, so now I want to try to do both.. I bought a breast pump, so I'm wondering how does the whole freezing your milk process work? How long is it good for? How do you unfreeze it? Or boil it? Thank you for your time!
Avatar f tn ve read on other sites that it may be more than 500). Your body will need extra calories for it to make milk. It is advised though that you should not consume less than 1500 calories a day as it may lower your milk supply. A day or even a week of less than 1500 calories may not lower your supply but more than a week may. I personally had less than 1500 calories consumption a day and sometimes, even less than 1200.
Avatar f tn bigger babies dont neccesarily need more, just put the baby to breast often and your milk supply will increase, its pretty rare to not make enough milk, you can also meet with a lc! good luck!
Avatar f tn Refridgerated cabbage leaves, cold packs, tylenol, a warm shower. If you pump it will easy the pain but more milk will come in to replae what you've pumped.
Avatar f tn Due to painful engorgement and swelling I have decided to start pumping milk For bottle feeding. Before I was doing formula. My question Is does anyone have any recommendations Or know What a proper diet For breast feeding Is? I want to make sure the milk I'm giving my baby doesn't cause gas, constipation Or tummy problems and Is as healthy as possible For her. Thanks in advance!!