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Fitness and Breastfeeding
A Winning Combination
By Sandra Greiner
There is more good news. Moderate exercise does not affect the quality or quantity of breastmilk – if anything, it makes it better in terms of volume and calorie levels of the milk. However, it is best to nurse before exercise. Researchers found that mothers who exercised had lower levels of an immune protein, IgA, which fights disease. Compared with milk taken at rest, milk after 10 minutes of exercise had 60 percent less IgA, after 30 minutes, there was 73 percent less – although after 60 minutes, the levels were back to normal. Lactating woman need to avoid excessive stretching and lifting of heavy weights, since laxity of joints and tissues may continue after the initial six-week postpartum period. (Wilder, 1988).
A nursing mom finds it easy to keep Baby nearby for frequent feedings. Try this postpartum fitness program with your baby:
Walk (with your baby in a stroller or baby holder) for 20 to 40 minutes four to five times each week. It's much easier to make time for exercise when fitness is fun for you and for your baby!
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