Pregnancy Weight Loss And Post Partum Depression

Pregnancy weight loss should not be done quickly. Especially if you are nursing the infant, take your time to lose the weight at least three months and give it a year before you can get into your pre pregnancy look. During pregnancy, a mother is expected to gain between 22 to 30 pounds, which around 14 pounds of this is lost during delivery of the child. If the mother gained more than 30 pounds during her pregnancy, then the pregnancy weight loss period after giving birth will probably take a year or longer. Often times, it is hardest for the mother to lose the weight after giving birth to the last child but that is mostly due to the age factor of the mother when she gave birth. Like everything else, it is easier for one to lose weight when one is younger.

My suggestion for new mothers regarding their pregnancy weight loss condition is not to think about losing weight for the first 4 months. Rather, spend your time on eating healthy as you nourish your child. One mother should have around 1800 calories daily to nurture the child well. These calories should be gained by eating healthy foods such as vegetables, fish, and protein so the child gets to feed on these nutrients when breastfeeding. This suggestion is not hard for mothers to follow, I suspect as the very instincts of motherhood tend to go this way.

Does the absence of pregnancy weight loss contribute to post partum depression for the mother? To some the levels of post partum depression vary from case to case as there are some mothers who hardly have any form of post partum depressions while others, it does take some time for them to recover. I don't think personally that it is the weight that brings out such conditions post partum but rather the appearance or the perception from them that they are not attractive anymore to their spouses. Let me be the first one to tell you that the most beautiful wives that I have seen are those about to be mothers and those that are mothering their babies. Though at times, these mothers find it hard to believe the words their husbands say but it is so true. These husbands are amazed at the capacity of a mother to conceive, carry, give birth and nurture a child. The whole idea of one line of generation being continued through this process is also a motivation for the men to be in awe of their wives, the mothers of their children.

When the doctor advises, it is best for mothers to start exercising after giving birth and dieting after pregnancy should also be planned well. What is more important is that there is a lifestyle change once one is a mother. Concerns about being healthy and fit are not just for you, but for your new family as well. Be realistic about losing weight and don't take a crash diet but choose one that is conservative and has long term rewards.

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