Breastfeeding and exercise

[hereharehere33]

I'm DS is almost 4mths. Despite what 'they' say about bf-ing and losing weight, I reckon I've put weight on as I'm permanently hungry.
I would like to start running again but worried it may affect my supply/taste of my milk. There's some info on kellymoms but was wondering what your experiences are and if its led to any problems?

[Lagoonablue]

Your supply will be well established now. Exercise is fine, just eat enough calories and drink lots.

[Newquay]

Have u tried a buggyfit class? Just watch out about pelvic floor - a buggyfit instructor (or similar) will be able to advise u. I'm not an instructor but I love the class - but then was never a runner so ignore me :) xx

[Sansarya]

I went back to the gym when DS was about 8 weeks old, didn't make any difference to my milk supply. I now go 4-5 times a week and am still BFing him at nearly 18 months.

[eurochick]

I hated exercising while breastfeeding. I did it when they were as empty as possible to minimise leakage.

[MrsR84]

I've already run at 4 weeks - I had to pump bothe boobs first and use two bras to keep things secure! Hubby fed DS some of the expressed milk after I came back, I've heard that exercise can make milk taste a bit weird, but I also hyperlactate, so I didn't want my supply to increase as a result of expressing.

Its a right faff about, but I love my running and I won't be BFing forever, so I'm just going to carry on like this and look forward to having my small, comfy boobs back one day, I hate these ridiculous, awkward melons, they look fake, prevent me from wearing my pre-pregnancy clothes & weigh a tonne!