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Re: Underweight and Breastfeeding. Im scared!
11/18/08 06:45 AM

Karen18

Reged: 06/05/06
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Loc: Near Philadelphia, PA

Lyndeigh--I can relate! I am 5'5" and I weighed 110 lbs when I was nursing my first baby. She was a big one, too--9 lbs, 9ozs at birth!

I had absolutely no trouble producing enough milk for her. The most important things are to rest (VERY IMPORTANT), eat a well-balanced diet, and continue to take your maternity vitamins. I think the calorie intake for a nursing woman is more than normal, so you should check with your gyno about that.

I nursed all four of my children, despite being a lightweight. They were all healthy and well-fed.

You'll do fine. Your baby's pediatrician will be able to tell you how well the baby is thriving when you go for her routine checkups. The doctor will let you know if you need to supplement the breastfeeding in any way.

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