Breastfeeding Calorie Calculator
Producing milk burns extra energy. Enter your maintenance calories and feeding stage to estimate your daily target while nursing.
How to use
- Enter your normal maintenance calories (for example from a TDEE calculator).
- Choose your feeding stage.
- Your estimated daily target appears instantly.
Note
Increments follow published dietary reference values for lactation energy needs. Appetite, milk volume and weight change are better day-to-day guides than any single number. Estimate only — not medical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How does the breastfeeding calorie calculator work?
Enter your maintenance calories and feeding stage to estimate your daily calorie target while nursing.
Which feeding stages does it cover?
It estimates for the first and second six months of breastfeeding using published dietary reference values for lactation energy needs.
How many extra calories does each stage add?
The first 6 months add 330 kcal, the second 6 months with solids started add 400 kcal, and partial breastfeeding adds 170 kcal per day.
Is the number a medical target I must hit exactly?
No. It is an estimate only and not medical advice. Appetite, milk volume and weight change are better day-to-day guides than any single number.