Post-pregnancy weight gain is a common experience for many women after giving birth. While the body experiences numerous changes during pregnancy to support the growing baby, it can be challenging to return to pre-pregnancy weight. Understanding several factors contributing to this weight gain is crucial to managing it healthily.


Your weight gain is the change your body experiences to accommodate and protect the growing baby. Though the weight gain serves a purpose, it is necessary to understand that the extra pounds during pregnancy are the weight of the baby, Placenta, Amniotic fluid, Increased blood volume, Breast tissue, Enlarged uterus, Fat, protein and nutrient stores, Altered metabolism