It’s not just “baby weight”

Written By Ellie & Luiza

You won’t believe just how much weight you may be carrying during pregnancy and just how that weight is absolutely nothing to do with body fat!

First things first, eating well in pregnancy an gaining weight is normal and healthy! Unless there are health issues that require you to restrict your diet, DO NOT starve yourself!

YOU ARE GROWING A HUMAN BEING! YOU NEED ENERGY TO BE ABLE TO NAVIGATE YOUR PREGNANCY!

But let’s have a look at how much extra weight you may be carrying in pregnancy, shall we?

  • 3.9lbs blood supply

  • 2.4lbs breast/chest tissue

  • 7.9 lbs stored fat for feeding your baby

  • 1.9lbs Amniotic Fluid

  • 1.9lbs Uterus

  • 7.5lbs Baby

  • 1.5lbs Placenta

  • 3.9lbs Other Fluids

That’s a grand total of 31.30 lbs of extra weight… all to guide your body and baby through the amazing journey that is pregnancy!

Your body is amazing and after the baby is born, there is NO rush to go back to your pre-pregnancy weight!

If you are looking for postnatal support, have you thought about a postnatal doula?

If getting someone in to help you during your postnatal period by doing some light housework, cooking and holding space sounds good, get in touch today to discuss postnatal support.

Ellie & Luiza https://www.newbirthclub.com
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