In some less severe cases, the symptoms disappear on their own. In more severe cases, medication and therapy are very helpful. Regardless of the type or severity of the disturbance, these symptoms are temporary and treatable with support and skilled professional help. Back to Top of Page Weight Loss Within a few days after delivery, a woman loses two or three pounds of fluid, about 2 pounds from the shrinking of the uterus and several pounds fom the baby and amniotic fluid. Even after this weight loss, most women still weigh more than they did before the pregnancy.
Many women lose the remaining pounds slowly by watching their calories and getting regular exercise.
The caloric requirements for a non-breastfeeding mother are between 1500 and 2000 calories per day. A breastfeeding mother requires more calories, about 2000 to 2300, including plenty of protein. You do not have to drink milk to produce it, but it is important to get enough calcium and to drink plenty of fluids. So you've got something to say. All About Moms unless otherwise stated Graphics licensed to All About Moms from Original Image Animation Kitty Roach, all rights reserved.