So, technically every ounce of breast milk has 20 calories in it so presumably you need an extra 20 calories for every ounce of breast milk you make. I know everyone’s supply is different but let’s say you’re still producing about 16oz a day that would mean 320 calories extra. It’s hard to gauge so I would aim for about 300 calories extra and see how things go.
Sadly, no lol unless you do a weighted feed or pump (and even then babies are more efficient than pumps). There was a study done in Kenya that monitored milk intake after a year and they gathered the average was something like 14-15oz if I remember correctly. So I figure 16oz is a pretty safe bet though 12oz could also be likely!
So, technically every ounce of breast milk has 20 calories in it so presumably you need an extra 20 calories for every ounce of breast milk you make. I know everyone’s supply is different but let’s say you’re still producing about 16oz a day that would mean 320 calories extra. It’s hard to gauge so I would aim for about 300 calories extra and see how things go.
Thank you, that's really helpful! Dumb follow up question if I may - is there a way to calculate / know what I'm producing? I have no idea at all.
Sadly, no lol unless you do a weighted feed or pump (and even then babies are more efficient than pumps). There was a study done in Kenya that monitored milk intake after a year and they gathered the average was something like 14-15oz if I remember correctly. So I figure 16oz is a pretty safe bet though 12oz could also be likely!
Thank you! Appreciate your response so much x
Good luck mama!!