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P90x nutrition plan while breastfeeding?
I am about to start the p90x fitness program and it comes with a nutrition plan that I'm not sure is good for me while nursing. It consists of more protein and low carbs. lots of veggies and 1 fruit a day with protein shakes and powder.....does this sound safe for brestfeeding? my son is 8 mths and he is eating solid foods so is nursing less and less.
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- jackmattLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
You should not use any restricted diets like that while nursing without first consulting a Dr. Either ask a Dr. or Stop breastfeeding first. Keep in mind that the body will sacrifice itself for the baby's milk, so you could get malnourished. A lactating woman should take in at least 500 more calories per day than a non-lactating woman.
OB/GYN RN
- 1 decade ago
I am on the power 90 program now and have lost 10 lbs in two months but a lot of inches and I did not go on the nutrition plan. Due to you breastfeeding it is very important to eat for your baby not yourself. I know it may seem like a slow weight loss but you will notice a big difference in your clothes all over. I only do the program 5 days a week. Good luck to you, and congratulations on the breastfeeding, your baby and your body will thank you.
- Anonymous5 years ago
I breastfed my son, and I remember finding places in the mall to breastfeed. Some of the woman's bathrooms in the department stores have a sitting room before you enter into the bathroom. So I would go there. If I couldn't find a place I would breastfeed him in the back seat of our car out in the parking lot. But you can easily breastfeed your baby without anyone seeing you do so by simply draping a burp cloth or blanket over your shoulder - just make sure the baby can breathe of course. If you still insist on bringing breast milk in a bottle - you can pack the bottle and breast milk in a cooler with an ice pack. And then just ask someone in the food court to warm the bottle for you. I've done this before and they don't mind at all - gave me the feeling that Im not the only one who asks them to do this.