Lactation Nutrition Guide
Nursing requires significant energy. Our goal is to nourish you, so you can nourish your baby. Replenish your stores and maintain your energy with our comprehensive wellness plan.
Key Nutritional Requirements
You generally need more calories and specific nutrients while breastfeeding than you did during pregnancy.
Calories
Total roughly 2,000–2,500 calories depending on activity.
Protein
Essential for milk production. Total target ~71g/day.
Fluids
Oxytocin triggers thirst. Drink a glass every time you nurse.
Calcium
Vital to prevent bone leaching.
Iron
Necessary to recover from delivery blood loss.
DHA (Omega-3)
For baby’s brain and eye development.
Important Supplements
Vitamin D
Breast milk is often low in Vitamin D. Pediatricians usually recommend giving the baby 400 IU drops directly.
Vitamin B12
Crucial for Vegetarian/Vegan mothers to prevent neurological damage in the infant. Must supplement if avoiding animal products.
