Breastfeeding and Postpartum Exercise
It’s time we crush a BIG myth.
MYTH: Exercise will hurt your milk supply.
The truth is, exercise can hurt your milk supply as much as lack of hydration, lack of nutrition, and stress.
It’s important to take a holistic view and not see exercise as the enemy, but as one piece of the puzzle. Exercise alone will not damage your milk supply when you take a few key things into consideration.
This episode highlights 3 big tips for exercising as a lactating mom to help you keep a steady milk supply while re-introducing exercise postpartum.
I also share a few tips that worked for me as a breastfeeding mom to stay comfortable and keep a consistent nursing and workout routine.
In This Episode you’ll learn:
The impact of exercise on milk supply
How to keep your milk supply as you re-introduce exercise postpartum
Tips to help with timing, comfort and ease of breastfeeding while having an exercise routine
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I’m Nicole, Pre/Postnatal Fitness Coach and founder of Strong Mama Wellness. I take the confusion out of exercising in pregnancy and postpartum and help women strengthen their body for pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. You deserve to have a thriving, healthy pregnancy and postpartum journey!
