postpartum dieting

I want to share what I learned about post partum dieting.
If you're not breastfeeding, go ahead and eat a little less than you'd need to maintain your normal weight. But don't go on a strict diet — women tend to need a minimum of 1,200 calories a day to stay healthy. You'll want to eat a nutritious, balanced diet to speed your recovery from labor and birth, and to help keep up with the demands of parenthood. The average woman needs between 1,800 and 2,200 calories a day. To lose about a pound a week, cut out 500 calories a day either from food or by exercising regularly