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My DS is 6 weeks old and I am planning to start exercising once I get the okay from my doctor tomorrow.
Is there anything I need to be aware of so that I don't impact my milk supply? I had problems getting it established so really don't want to ruin it now!
FWIW, I'm not really planning major weight loss at this stage but it's more for toning - my joints ache and my back and tummy muscles are non-existent so I really need to sort those out.
exercise made no difference to my bf- although if you;re planning any running or similar high impact then make sure you feed first so you're not weighed down.
Some babies apparently notice a different taste to the milk after a workout but dd was never bothered in the slightest.
The only thing I have ever been told is that it's best not to BF directly after very vigorous exercise - don't know the full explanation for this though
If you exercise a lot you'll see some effect (or your baby will taste a difference), but by a lot I mean a real lot. I only found a problem when I did a rockclimbing course, 6 months postnatally, while I was in bad shape.
Basically, if you do a lot of anaerobic exercise, there will be lactic acid in the milk. But it really needs to be a lot - a normal 40-minute run or bike ride won't do anything.
Thanks guys - I got the all clear from the doctor so am planning to go to Buggyfit tomorrow! I'll keep an eye out for him being funny about his feed afterwards but sounds like we should be okay given the not very huge amount of exercise I intend to do
I have had a few problems whilst breastfeeding and doing arm exercises. I have had blocked ducts and/or mastitis after doing press ups or other arm exercises a couple of times.
I just made sure that I timed my runs straight after they had had a big feed. If they weren't up for a massive feed and it was a good time to go running (ie, DH at home and weather good!) then I would just express before going. I also wore v supportive sports bras!
Milk is an important source of nutrients that you and your family shouldn’t miss out on. If someone in your family has lactose intolerance and the rest of the family still want to enjoy the taste of real milk, try Lactofree - the UK’s first virtually lactose-free dairy drink.
