10/12/2025
Breastfeeding does have an energy cost, research shows milk production uses around 625 calories a day in the first few months,
but that number alone doesn’t tell you how much you need to eat.
Milk production is just one part of total energy needs, your metabolism is influenced by things like your current body composition, how often you exercise, how much you move through the day (NEAT), and what your diet looks like.
So the amount of extra calories you require will vary from person to person,
there’s no universal “add this many calories” rule, just what makes sense for your body, your appetite, and your lifestyle right now.
Nutrition coaching will be included in my 1:1 coaching packages coming Jan 2026