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Most new moms are excited to lose those extra pounds and to regain their pre-pregnancy figures in record time. You may be tempted by all those diet pills lining the store shelves to give you a boost with your weight loss efforts. One diet pill you probably heard of is hoodia. Even though it is thought to be safe with no hoodia side effects, it is strongly advised that if you are breastfeeding you should avoid it.

Authentic hoodia gordonii is considered to be very safe with virtually no side effects. Despite this, it is not recommended for breastfeeding moms to take hoodia diet pills. In all of my research, I could not find any scientific reasons or otherwise as to why this advice is given. However, I do have some theories as to why breastfeeding moms should avoid taking hoodia supplements.

Hoodia diet pills work as appetite suppressants. It would be reasonable to assume that if the effects of the pills are passed in your breast milk, your baby may feel the effects too. Babies need their nourishment, and the last thing you want is for your baby to be feeling artificially full. You do not want your baby to be consuming less than he or she needs.

The second reason you should avoid hoodia while you are breastfeeding is that you need to keep your calorie levels up. Hoodia diet pills work by making you feel full sooner. This results in less food being consumed. Feeding a baby requires you to have an adequate, well balanced and nutritious diet. You do not want the quality of your breast milk to be effected by consuming insufficient nourishment.

One of the easiest ways a breastfeeding mom can get back into shape is to walk. Put the baby in her stroller and take a walk with her each day. You can increase the duration and pace of the walk as time passes and you become stronger. It’s important that you stay hydrated when you are breastfeeding. Dehydration is not a good thing for breastfeeding moms so be sure to drink plenty of fluids while you walk.

Another option to jump start weight loss is to take a class. Talk with your doctor, or check at your local hospital, to see if there are any exercise groups available for new moms. Many times you will find classes where you can take your baby along, too. These are like “mom and me” exercise classes.

While you may be tempted to take various diet supplements while you are breastfeeding, it is not recommended. Breastfeeding alone is increasing your metabolism. A sensible diet combined with gentle exercise will be far more beneficial for you and your baby. Your baby is relying on you to provide all of their nourishment.

Yes, it is tempting to want to take hoodia diet pills. The lack of hoodia side effects makes it appear that it is safe, but breastfeeding moms should wait until their babies have weaned. No one wants a baby to feel “full” when she is not, or to have her appetite suppressed. Postpone taking hoodia until your baby no longer receives her nourishment from you.

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