Being a mother is not only mentally but physically taxing.
Producing breast milk consumes 25% of the body’s energy; the brain only uses 20% by comparison.
Your fluid intake needs to double while breastfeeding. Breast milk is primarily water, so you need to provide enough fluid to hydrate you and make milk.
Breastfeeding burns roughly 500 calories per day, about 200 calories more than pregnancy. So basically you’re getting a workout whenever you breastfeed.
Exclusive pumping can be more draining for moms than exclusive breastfeeding, as there are more steps to take
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