A pregnant client is planning to breastfeed after delivery. How many additional calories per day should the nurse instruct the client to consume during the first 6 months of breastfeeding?

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During the first 6 months after birth, the energy cost for milk output is estimated as an extra 500 kcalories/day after accounting for maternal fat stores to contribute almost 200 additional kcalories/day toward that need. The number of calories decreases to 400 kcalories/day after 6 months of lactation. The client does not need to consume 630 or 730 calories a day during breastfeeding.

A Pregnant Client Is Planning to Breastfeed After Delivery