An active lifestyle helps you stay healthy, feel better, and have more energy. It does not affect the quality or quantity of your breastmilk or your baby\’s growth.
Follow these tips to help you be more comfortable when working out while breastfeeding:
- Wear a comfortable support bra or sports bra and nursing pads in case you leak during exercise.
- Pump or breastfeed before you work out.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Be sure to talk to your doctor about how and when to slowly begin exercising following your baby\’s birth.
For more information on fitness, visit our fitness and nutrition section.
You can get more information on Breastfeeding and related subjects on Women’s Health.gov