New Mums Nutrition

18. Can you breastfeed and exercise?

April 20, 2022 Lana Hirth Dietitian Season 2 Episode 18
New Mums Nutrition
18. Can you breastfeed and exercise?
Show Notes

Does exercise impact milk supply? Have you wanted to get back into exercise, feel strong and comfortable in your body, but worried about the impact of exercise when breastfeeding? You'll want to listen to this episode as women's health Exercise Physiologist Coutenay Polock answers this question. 

In this episode, we cover:
 

  • What to consider if you are breastfeeding and exercising?
  • What impact it may have on milk supply?
  • Does exercise impact composition of breastmilk?
  • Level of exercise and hydration
  • How to choose a maternity sports bra


You can find more from Courtenay Polock (ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist) at her virtual clinic Her Exercise Physiology, Instagram @her.exercise.physiology and Youtube


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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth, expert prenatal and postnatal dietitian: www.lanahirth.com

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.com

Have further questions? You can email us at podcast@lanahirth.com or book in a consultation for 1:1 nutrition advice from an expert fertility, pregnancy and postpartum dietitian.