The good news is YES you can do the program. You will just need to up your calories by abour 500 per day and you can excercise. I have some information below which I hope will help you. We hope you join us on our amazing journey. As a mum, I think it is very important to do something which focusses on yourself.
"While breastfeeding, your energy needs are also increased due to the extra calories required for milk production. If you are on the 12WBT program after the birth of your child you will still need to add at least 500 calories extra per day to the 12WBT diet plan. This is based on full breastfeeding in the first 6 months and partial breastfeeding from 6-12months.
Physical activity through pregnancy and breastfeeding It is a good idea to continue to include some physical activity in your day as this helps maintain and develop fitness and strength. However, consult your doctor beforehand, especially if you haven’t been physically active before becoming pregnant.
Most breastfeeding women can participate in some exercise without affecting their lactation. However if feeding straight after exercise your baby may appear unsettled during feeding due to lactic acid in the breast milk. This doesn’t hurt the baby and usually the lactic acid levels drop within two hours.
It is best to combine exercise with balanced eating and adequate nutrition. It is also important to drink plenty of fluids when breastfeeding and exercising. On a rare occasion, a breastfeeding mother may find she needs to limit her exercise so that her milk supply does not drop."
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