The Highs And Lows Of Breastfeeding

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Postpartum weight loss
While this is not every mother’s story, many new moms report that breastfeeding helps them to reach their postpartum fitness goals faster. According to the Mayo Clinic, when breastfeeding, you burn calories to make milk and nurse the baby. This can result in weight loss for moms who are burning more calories than they’re taking in.