Safe exercising while BF

[peedieworky]

Hi -

Just got my 6 week check from Doc and now am keen to get back to some exercise. Nothing major! Just the aquafit classe I used to enjoy and maybe the odd exercise DVD just to help my sleep and make me feel a bit more human again. However, some mates cautioned me that exercise can impact on supply/feeding. Tried googling it but was a bit overwhelmed by results and most seem to be about weight-loss/dieting so would appreciate any practical do's and don'ts.

Should take this chance to say how amazing these forums are by the way! All the help and advice I've been given so far has been amazing

[kimberlina]

I've been running 5 miles plus several times a week since 8 weeks with no problems. But I do wear a sports bra and a croptop to try to control my boobs!

[TruthSweet]

peedieworky - Does this help?

I would second kimberlina's suggestion of a sports bra as it's most uncomfortable leaping about with your boobs following you a few seconds later if you do an exercise dvd in an ordinary bra (or is that just me? )

[shuckleberryfinn]

exercising doesnt impact your feeding. Go for it. I run and cycle. In fact I've just come in from a brutal 40 mile ride. boobs are fine. :D

[Incapinka]

Excellent question and just the answers I was hoping for. LO is 6 weeks today and now that he will take a bottle of EBM I am looking forward to attempting some exercise. Woo hoo!

[MovingAndScared]

I think you have to just keep an eye on it - I found that if I got dehydrated or v tired my supply was not as good; but what you are suggesting sounds just fine

[peedieworky]

Thanks everyone. Think I've been guilty of falling for some old wives tales again.. No excuses now though! Time to brush off the lycra (apologies in advance...)