Weight Loss After C Section Vs Natural Birth
From what i was told c s babies lose more weight simply b c you are in the hospital longer and it is measurable.
Weight loss after c section vs natural birth. Hope you all have a healthy pregnancy. Setting a final weight loss goal of six months postpartum is realistic advises ummc. How bad is recovering from a c section compared to natural birth.
In terms of getting my flat belly back i know i won t have my prepregnancy belly back but u know what i mean. It was as scheduled c section so i never went into labor not sure if that. C section rates are leveling out after a 12 year surge in popularity but experts say a cesarean section childbirth isn t always as safe as natural birth.
Just curious if the weight comes off slower after a c section vs. Women who are obese or have had gestational diabetes may have a more difficult time losing weight 2. Just for reference dd was 8lb8oz at birth and was 7lb12oz upon d c.
Regardless of the type of delivery you had you will likely lose 10 pounds immediately after childbirth advises womenshealth gov. It s most likely true that vaginal birth babies lose as much weight but their measurements aren t recorded since you are already at home. Haven t had a vaginal delivery but with my first c s i had gained 25 pounds and after 6 weeks no breastfeeding since my milk didn t come in i was 10 pounds under my pre pregnancy weight.
Because of this it s possible that you may experience more difficulty losing weight after a c section although really it usually just takes a little longer. Typically it s recommended that you go longer before exercising after a c section vs natural birth. By following a sensible eating plan and exercising your body should naturally go back to a healthy weight.
Instead plan for 40 weeks to lose the weight sensibly and safely. However in order to lose excess baby weight after a c section the tried and true combination of exercise and diet is. I had a c section on the 13th and i have only lost 10lbs lo weighed 8lbs so i am really depressed.