11 Breastfeeding Surprises You Definitely Won't Expect

When will moms stop spreading the falsity that breastfeeding is the best weight-loss plan out there? It's simply not true. In reality, many moms biologically can't lose those last 8-10 pounds because their bodies are wired to store extra fat for the exact purpose of breastfeeding. Add a dramatically increased appetite (show me a breastfeeding mom who isn't starving!) and less time to sleep and exercise, and many moms (including lucky me) won't lose the last of the baby weight until they've totally weaned that baby.