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Latest Article
The Truth About Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss
March 2nd, 2010
Why you might not lose your baby weight right away.
by: Nancy Ripton
Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss
    

  • The      average woman will drop about 10 pounds after delivering her baby,      placenta and umbilical fluids.
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  • Women      can gain up to five pounds of water weight if they had an IV.
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  • As      your milk starts to come in, your breasts can gain up to five pounds.
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  • It can      take up to six weeks for your uterus to contract back to its original size.
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After giving birth, many moms assume those first pounds will melt off in days. But some women can hold onto weight for up to a month after giving birth. Here’s why your body may not look like Heidi Klum’s the week after you deliver: To view the full story click here.
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