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What Causes Weight Gain After Stopping Breastfeeding?
Posted on
Wed, 22 Jun 2016
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 22 Jun 2016
Answered on
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Question : Increased 15 kgs in 5 months, after my baby stopped mother feeding
Brief Answer:
Common after stopping breastfeeding
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Yes it is very common to gain weight after stopping breastfeeding.
There is nothing that needs medical attention but you need to be rigorous on your diet and avoid all kinds of calorific foods.
Take some physical activity in your daily routine like gym, badminton or swimming which will help in reducing weight in a regulated manner.
I hope these general measures will help you lots and don't bank upon any instant weight losing medicine or powder as these are generally harmful only.
Take care
Regards
Dr Manisha Jain
Common after stopping breastfeeding
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Yes it is very common to gain weight after stopping breastfeeding.
There is nothing that needs medical attention but you need to be rigorous on your diet and avoid all kinds of calorific foods.
Take some physical activity in your daily routine like gym, badminton or swimming which will help in reducing weight in a regulated manner.
I hope these general measures will help you lots and don't bank upon any instant weight losing medicine or powder as these are generally harmful only.
Take care
Regards
Dr Manisha Jain
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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