Wear a supportive bra that fits well Breastfeed your baby before running Watch your weight loss. If you find you are losing more than 1 pound a week, add nutritious snacks in between meals. Eat healthy, well balanced meals and drink to thirst. The Benefits of Breastfeeding Study after study has shown that breastfed babies are healthier than formula fed babies. They are less likely to suffer from gastrointestinal infections, diarrhea, respiratory and ear infections, pneumonia and meningitis.
Food allergies are less common, as well as insulin-dependent diabetes and some forms of cancer.
Breastfeeding is a learned art. If you are having any difficulties, don't hesitate to get help. Most problems can be overcome. Here are some sources. The La Leche League is an international mother to mother support group lead by trained volunteers who have also breastfed.