Does Breastfeeding Make You Lose Weight? What the Research Really Says

Everyone says it: “Breastfeeding will melt the baby weight right off.” But here’s the truth—there’s no guarantee. For some moms, nursing does help the pounds drop. For others, weight loss stalls—or the scale even creeps up. This post breaks down what the research really says about breastfeeding and metabolism, why results vary so much from mom to mom, and the real factors that matter when it comes to postpartum weight changes.