Many new mothers wonder if they should be on a special diet while breastfeeding, but the answer is no. You can take in the same number of calories that you did before becoming pregnant, which helps with weight loss after birth. There are no foods you have to avoid.
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Like any new skill, breastfeeding takes just a bit of practice.
Perhaps one of the most challenging parts of breastfeeding is that it requires moms to learn while on the job. Like any new skill, it can take a bit of practice to become successful. The fatigue of the first weeks of new motherhood can make this even more difficult.