Postpartum Obesity

Breastfeeding increases your daily energy expenditure, but eating a lot of anything means the surplus calories are stored as body fat. Conversely, extreme fasting is dangerous because it can hinder recovery and milk supply. The safe direction is to eat regularly with a focus on protein (lean meat, fish, tofu, eggs), vegetables, and whole grains, drink plenty of water, and cut back on refined sugar and late-night snacks. It is better to control portions than to skip meals.

Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective

At Dongjedang, we see 'eating well' postpartum not as increasing quantity but as filling up with good things that aid the body's recovery. When you cut down on salty, heavy foods so retained fluid can drain well and eat lightly, the accumulated excess is cleared along with recovery and weight naturally settles too.