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The Scoop on Extra Calories and Breastfeeding

Good news! Breastfeeding mamas get a few extra calories! Get the scoop.

Breastfeeding mothers need an extra 500 calories a day to help support your body and all that milk production you're doing. As you're consuming your additional allotment, you'll want to be sure you're including foods high in these nutrients:
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Vitamin D
  • Folic Acid
  • DHA
Vegetarians should be particularly mindful of their protein intake. And no matter how much baby weight you have to lose, now is not the time to try to diet it away!
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