https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 20 May 2026 11:09:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-and-exercise#post-2179525 Fri, 15 May 2015 10:41:22 +0000 BrandNewMom 2179525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've done 2 half marathons and work out 5x a week while nursing, no supply issues as long as I stay over 2k calories and drink my gallon of water a day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-and-exercise#post-2179515 Fri, 15 May 2015 10:31:12 +0000 sarac 2179515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Listen to your body - that's the rule. As you see here, some people exercise and don't have any trouble, where some will see a big drop in supply. Load up on water and healthy fats, too, which should really help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-and-exercise#post-2179488 Fri, 15 May 2015 10:15:57 +0000 PrincessBaby 2179488@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With DD1, I started 30DS around 5 or 6 weeks PP, and never had any issues.</p> <p>I just started Piyo workouts at 3 weeks PP, but I'm only doing the shorter, less intense workouts. It's only been a few days but DD2 is still a peeing/pooping pro, so hopefully that continues to stay the same! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-and-exercise#post-2179482 Fri, 15 May 2015 10:11:19 +0000 Corduroy 2179482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did my first real pp CrossFit workout 6-8 week pp (after clearance from my OB). That night I got mastitis. I don't recall my sports bra being too tight but it probably was. I decided not to go so full force after that. Lack of energy from not sleeping at night really helped control that anyway. My supply was not effected. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-and-exercise#post-2179335 Fri, 15 May 2015 08:08:03 +0000 ineebee 2179335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At my 6w PP visit, my doctor didn't say anything about any rules besides staying hydrated. I've gone back to my normal exercise routine and haven't noticed any changes in supply or anything! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-and-exercise#post-2179145 Thu, 14 May 2015 22:48:42 +0000 Zbug 2179145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't run nearly as much as I did before LO, but I haven't noticed any supply issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-and-exercise#post-2179144 Thu, 14 May 2015 22:48:38 +0000 namaste 2179144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never notice a dip when I have intense workout weeks. I just make sure to stay hydrated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-and-exercise#post-2179105 Thu, 14 May 2015 21:52:05 +0000 SupernovaJ 2179105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i started working out and running 6 weeks pp and maintained a strenuous exercise regimen ever since. LO (ebf) is now 13 months and still breastfeeds. obviously i produce much less milk now as she's on solids but i truly think breastfeeding is supply and demand. i never noticed dips in supply even if i was running 6 miles a day. just ensure you are eating a lot of calories and drink lots of water! i only noticed dips when AF returned at 8 months and it was temporary. i just pumped to get the supply back up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-and-exercise#post-2178823 Thu, 14 May 2015 18:13:48 +0000 Boogs 2178823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've started doing the 30 day shred and so far my supply seems okay. I think it just depends on the person. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-and-exercise#post-2178821 Thu, 14 May 2015 18:12:51 +0000 PurplePeony 2178821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I couldn't do much more than walking or my supply dipped. I ate a ton so it wasn't lack of calories, my body just didn't like to produce milk if I did more strenuous exercise. But I know people who work out regularly and nurse with no problem, so I think you really just have to listen to your body. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-and-exercise#post-2178802 Thu, 14 May 2015 18:01:49 +0000 sorrycharlie 2178802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are there any hard and fast exercise rules, aside from making sure you eat enough? I</p> <p>I'd like to start walking often with the girls and eventually maybe the C25K. Not sure if I need to be worried about supply at all! </p>