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Mother Shares How Exclusive Breastfeeding Affected Her Weight and Confidence

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A mother has shared how breastfeeding affected her body and self-confidence after the birth of her youngest child. She said her experience was different from her previous pregnancies, as she lost significant weight while exclusively breastfeeding. Although she says she is healthy, well-fed and happy in her marriage, she no longer recognises her body and hopes to regain weight now that her daughter is six months old. She urged people to show extra care, patience and support to breastfeeding mothers, noting that the experience can take an emotional and physical toll.

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J
julia

Has anyone else found breastfeeding affected their weight differently after different pregnancies?

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K
kaka

Yes, bodies can respond so differently each time. It can really affect how a mother feels about herself.

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E
emeka

It is striking how body changes can affect confidence, even during such a demanding period.

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H
hala

Weight loss alone does not necessarily explain someone's health or how they should feel about their body.

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Y
yemi

Sharing these experiences can help mothers compare notes without treating one breastfeeding outcome as the standard.

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