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Weight Loss After Pregnancy* |
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Written by Devan Allen
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Most women lose more than 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) during childbirth -- the combined weight of the baby, the amniotic fluid and the placenta and amniotic fluid. They also lose water weight as excess fluids leave their body. Extra fat from pregnancy, however, will not go away on its own. Diet and exercise can help Mother lose up to a pound a week, but even if she is breastfeeding, she may not reach her pre-pregnancy weight until six months after the birth and the shape of her body may have changed. It's possible to lose weight after pregnancy, but it takes time and commitment. |
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Weight Gain During Pregnancy* |
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Written by Devan Allen
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Pregnant women must increase their caloric intake in order to make sure the babies they are carrying grow and stay healthy. It is, therefore, never safe to lose weight during pregnancy. However, every expecting mother gains a different amount. According to the British National Health Service, weight gain during the nine months of pregnancy should range between 22 and 26 pounds. |
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Second Trimester of Pregnancy |
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Written by Devan Allen
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Most expecting mothers enjoy the second trimester of pregnancy (13-28 Weeks) more than the beginning or the end. By this time, the uterus has grown up and out enough to reach the navel, and the pregnancy has become visible. Miscarriage has become much less of a risk, and the most unpleasant symptoms of the first trimester, such as dizziness, nausea, fatigue and mood swings, have largely abated. |
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