Is weight loss normal after childbirth?

After ten months of pregnancy, every family is very happy to give birth to a lovely baby. The mother then begins her confinement life. Many mothers feel overwhelmed when they first come into contact with their newborns. Not only will they encounter various problems with the baby, but they also have to face some physical problems of their own. Some mothers will experience weight loss after childbirth. What causes this? Is this situation normal? Let’s talk about this issue now.

The degree of weight loss after childbirth varies depending on individual physical conditions. The following reasons may be considered for weight loss: First, studies have shown that for many women, excessive weight gain during pregnancy followed by weight loss after childbirth is because increased calcium intake can reduce weight gain during pregnancy and make it easier to lose weight after childbirth. The second reason may be a psychological effect. Because my weight was too high before giving birth, I gave myself the mental suggestion that I was not so fat before, and then my weight dropped. It is also possible that postpartum breastfeeding requires a lot of nutrients to synthesize milk, and all the nutrients are given to the baby, so your own weight will decrease.

If the blood pressure drops very quickly and you have other discomforts, you should seek medical attention. It may be gastrointestinal dysfunction. Sometimes gastrointestinal dysfunction may cause weight loss. Another thing is that if the appetite increases and the person suddenly loses weight, it may be a precursor to diabetes. If you become increasingly thin over a short period of time, you should consider the possibility of associated diseases and go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner. Because many diseases such as diabetes, tumors, hyperthyroidism, tuberculosis, peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, malabsorption syndrome, functional dyspepsia, etc. can cause weight loss, they should not be taken lightly.

New mothers should first relax. Stress and bad mood will affect the baby and breast milk. Breastfeeding consumes a lot of calories so it is normal to lose weight. Do not eat too much after delivery just because of the so-called nutritional needs of the child. Instead, it will cause harm to both the child and the mother. The correct way is to replenish blood and qi after the lochia is discharged. If conditions permit, you can do some indoor exercise about fifteen days after delivery, which will be of great help to postpartum plastic surgery.