Welcome back to Message a Midwife the series where Licensed Midwife & Doula Jessica Diggs answers your most-asked questions about pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding. In honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Month, today’s question asks, Why do some moms feel extra hungry while breastfeeding? What people might not realize is that the postpartum period is actually even more nutritionally demanding than pregnancy itself, especially for those who plan on breastfeeding. In fact, nursing alone burns roughly 500 extra calories per day 😮💨(pretty impressive if you ask us!) Got more questions? Watch the full episode on Ritual’s YouTube channel – Link in bio 💛 #newmom #breastfeeding #pregnanttiktok #ttc
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