What are the weight changes after childbirth?

Every woman will find that her body weight changes a lot during the delivery process, especially after delivery, her weight will increase by at least ten pounds. In fact, this is very normal and every woman will experience this phenomenon. In the following article, the editor will introduce how we should deal with the increase in weight after delivery in our lives?

Postpartum weight changes

According to Taiwan Yuanqi Morning Healthy Life Network, during pregnancy, the standard weight gain is about 12 to 13 kilograms, of which 5 to 6 kilograms is the weight of the fetus, plus the weight of the amniotic fluid and the weight of the placenta. Therefore, after giving birth, the weight can be immediately reduced by 5 to 6 kilograms. In the following month, the body will excrete the retained water (about 2 to 3 kilograms). The remaining 3 to 4 kilograms is mostly fat weight gained during pregnancy.

Simply put, the weight gained one month after delivery (compared with before delivery) is our net weight gain. Most of this weight is stored in the form of fat in various parts of the body. The purpose of weight loss is to lose this excess fat.

Why is it difficult to lose weight after childbirth?

Weight gain or loss is determined by the intake and expenditure of calories. When you eat more calories than you consume, the excess calories will be converted into fat and stored, causing obesity. On the contrary, it will consume fat, reduce weight and achieve the goal of losing weight.

I believe all new mothers hope to quickly regain their former graceful figure. But if you are just eager to lose weight, you will easily fall into some wrong concepts of postpartum weight loss.

6 Misconceptions about Postpartum Weight Loss

Misconception 1: Go on a diet after giving birth

Soon after her baby was born, new mother Lisa started her postpartum weight loss plan. I heard from experienced sisters around me that high-fat, high-calorie foods are a big taboo for postpartum weight loss. The more you eat and the more supplements you take during the confinement period, the harder it will be to get your figure back.

Lisa believed this so firmly that after leaving the hospital, she refused to touch high-fat, high-calorie foods, and rinsed all vegetarian dishes in water to remove the fat before eating.

This diet is indeed "effective". Lisa's pregnancy belly is getting smaller day by day. She is very proud of herself. It seems that she will be able to return to her devilish figure before giving birth soon.

The good times didn't last long. A week later, Lisa's body began to become weak, she showed symptoms of severe anemia, and her milk secretion became less and less. As a last resort, Lisa returned to the hospital. ,

Generally speaking, many women need to use abdominal belts to lose weight after giving birth. This process is very long. We should pay attention to eating more nutritious foods, but maintain a balanced nutrition. If the nutrition is too sufficient, it will cause the body to become too fat and make it impossible to lose weight.