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Diet Pregnancy draws on the body’s stores of protein, iron, and other essential nutrients. Eating well following childbirth will replenish those stores and maintain good health.
Guidelines for a Healthy Diet:
Weight Loss You will gradually lose the extra weight gained during pregnancy. Please don’t rush. Approximately 11 to 13 pounds are lost immediately following childbirth, and an additional four to five pounds are typically lost during the next several weeks. Overall, it is typical for women to gain 24 to 30 pounds during pregnancy. Stored fat of five to six pounds is slowly utilized during the first six months of breastfeeding. If you have accumulated more than six pounds over your recommended body weight, you may consider a healthy and gradual weight-loss diet that includes an exercise plan.