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When you are breastfeeding you should drink more water than usual.
You may want to know how many ounces of water you should try to drink per day.
Experts recommend that breastfeeding mothers get 128 hours a day. (or 16 -8 oz-cups of water)
However, the number of ounces of water you should drink per day depends on several factors…your weight, whether you live in a hot climate, whether you exercise, and your milk production.
Good news…
There is a free water meter online which you can use!
Simply enter your weight, activity level, and weather and the calculator will estimate how much water a person should drink per day to prevent dehydration.
*NOTE: This calculator is designed for PEOPLE WITHOUT BREAST EXAMINATION. To calculate your fluid intake while breastfeeding… use a calculator to see the recommended ounces and make sure you want to drink MORE than the calculator shows. However, you should not overdo it. Just drink all day long.