05/30/2025
Breastfeeding is beautiful—but it’s also demanding. And with so much advice out there, it’s easy to get caught up in doing all the right things while unintentionally doing things that may actually work against your energy, milk supply, or recovery.
Here are 5 things to avoid while breastfeeding (and what to do instead):
❌ 1. Eating too little
Your body burns about 450–500 extra calories/day while breastfeeding. Under-eating can lead to fatigue, low milk supply, and slow recovery.
✅ Focus on nutrient-dense meals, not cutting calories.
❌ 2. Skipping hydration
Dehydration = less milk, headaches, and feeling totally drained.
✅ Aim for at least 8–12 cups of fluid/day and include electrolytes (think sea salt, lemon water, or coconut water!).
❌ 3. Following restrictive diets or fads
Keto, intermittent fasting, detoxes, and “bounce-back” trends can rob your body of the nutrients it needs right now.
✅ Focus on balanced, whole-food meals with carbs, protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
❌ 4. Obsessing over “bouncing back”
Your worth is not tied to how fast you lose weight. Your body just did something amazing—give it the grace and time it deserves.
✅ Focus on nourishment, energy, and healing instead.
❌ 5. Skipping nutrients
Postpartum is not the time to ditch your prenatal! Your nutrient needs are still high.
✅ Keep taking your prenatal (and ask your provider if you need extra vitamin D, iron, omega-3s, choline, or magnesium).
✨ Mama, you’re doing enough. More than enough. Prioritize fueling your body, not shrinking it. The more you care for YOU, the better you can care for your baby.
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