Is it safe to loose weight while breastfeeding?
Yes. In fact, breastfeeding women naturally and effortlessly regain their pre-pregnancy weight more quickly than women who do not breastfeed. There is no contraindication to slow, gradual weight-loss (1-2 lbs per week) that can be achieved with a healthy, balanced diet and physical exercise. On the other hand, restrictive (« crash ») diets are not safe (nor are they effective in the long-term) and should NEVER be attempted (breastfeeding or not). During breastfeeding, these drastic diets can mobilise into milk the toxins that concentrate in fat tissue, and extremely hypo caloric intake (less than 1500 calories per day) can impact the quantity of milk produced.
