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Excessive Weight Loss After Pregnancy

While many women may struggle to lose weight and regain their pre-pregnancy shape, other new mothers may shed pounds quickly. The rate at which you lose your pregnancy weight can affect your health and the health of your breastfeeding baby. Very rapid weight loss may signal the presence of postpartum depression, or baby blues. Notify your doctor if you experience any unusual postpartum symptoms such as excessive weight loss, loss of appetite or frequent crying spells.

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Simple Tip For Losing Weight

The tortoise may come in first after all. A recent review of 22 well-designed studies shows that slow eaters seem to be able to keep their weight down better than their counterparts.We are all aware of the obvious forms of weight control such as healthy low calorie food choices, but eating slowly has not been high on our lists. It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to let your stomach know that you …

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Healthy Baby Weight Gain

One of the ways parents tend to measure the health of their babies is by weight gain. It’s hard not to compare your baby to other infants, but the best way to determine if your baby has healthy weight gain is to measure her against herself. Consistent growth along a curve (with a growth spurt here and there) means that your baby is gaining weight in a healthy manner, according to KidsHealth.

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About Weight Gain During Pregnancy

As your little one grows inside you, the numbers on the scale should start to creep up as well. Weight gain during pregnancy is a delicate balancing act–gain too much weight and you face complications during birth and run the risk of your baby being too big; gain too little and your baby has a higher chance of being born pre-term. You have to find the sweet spot, gaining just enough, but not too much.