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Written by Cathy Maree   
The amount of extra weight you manage to lose which was gained during pregnancy will depend on many factors. Obviously just how much you lose after the birth will depend on how much the baby weighs and that of the amniotic fluid and placenta.
by CathyMaree


The amount of extra weight you manage to lose which was gained during pregnancy will depend on many factors. Obviously just how much you lose after the birth will depend on how much the baby weighs and that of the amniotic fluid and placenta.

Apart form the weight of the baby, amniotic fluid and placenta, a pregnant woman will add an extra seven pounds of fat to her overall weight and once the hormone levels start to lower after the birth, the weight will begin drop. This fat is meant to help women store energy while breastfeeding and is perfectly natural but how fast this weight comes off will depend on a number of factors including your genetics, overall health, diet and exercise.

Whatever you may feel, it did take almost nine months to gain the extra weight so do not expect miracles when it comes to losing it quickly even though the press is always showing shots of celebrity mothers who have lost it within a few short months. Some women will hang on to the last few pounds they have to lose until they stop breastfeeding because your body may want to cling to a few extra pounds to ensure you have enough energy to provide adequate milk for the baby but every woman's experience is unique with respect to this.

However, nutrition specialists are able to provide healthy diet plans and with regular physical activity there is no reason why you shouldn't get back to your normal size and weight. It is true to say that the majority of women will in fact get back to this stage within the year providing they behave as far as their food intake and exercise activities are concerned. Although some women seem to defy this average and have their normal shape back within as little as three months.

What it is not taken into account is the number of physical changes that happen to woman once she has given birth and will alter some things she may have taken for granted. To enjoy permanent weight loss after pregnancy, a mother must realize that it should be achieved slowly as the long term benefits of this action will be improved health and fitness.

In addition, dieting right after pregnancy for a new mother who is breast feeding should probably be put on hold as a breast feeding new mother needs a significant amount of energy for the continual 24 hour care of her baby that may last for a year. While it may take over half a year for a mother to get close to her old metabolic rate and hormone level there may be some changes that are permanent.

Let us not forget that a pregnant mother can gain anything form twenty five to thirty five pounds but can lose up to fourteen when the baby is born.

Now while this weight loss after pregnancy happens immediately it can still leave up to another twenty one pounds which needs to be lost in the next half to three quarters of a year, but it must be done safely.

About The Author:

Cathy has spent many years speaking to mothers about Weight Loss After Pregnancy and has compiled a indepth guide on this subject. This guide is an easy read and comes with an audio file you can download to listen to on your ipod or while you are driving in your car.

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