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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.

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.

I don't run nearly as much as I did before LO, but I haven't noticed any supply issues.

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.

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.