Pregnancy & Childbirth

» janelle4412 - Weight Loss after C-section

I had an emergency c-section 2 weeks ago. I was in labour for over 10 hours and then the cord got wrapped around bub's ankle and her heart rate was plummeting so off I went for a C section. I really wanted to have a natural birth and I am quite disappointed. I am wondering whether my being enduced brought it on? I am also wondering about weight loss.... Will I lose that overhang of skin? Or will it stay there? Any input would be great? How can I lose this weight?

-- posted by janelle4412

» Brenda Lane - Weight Loss after C-section

In response to Weight Loss after C-section posted by janelle4412:

Inductions do lead to a higher chance of cesarean.

In terms of weight loss, I am not a fan of diets. Eating healthy foods and getting exercise are your best bet. Here are two articles that can help

http://pregnancychildbirth.suite101.com/...

http://pregnancychildbirth.suite101.com/...

If you are breastfeeding, you also use up 500 calories per day so there is some weight loss potential as well!

Your skin is elastic so it will shrink up a bit from what it looks like now. Remember it was stretched quite a bit during pregnancy so most moms do have a little area where there tummies are not completely flat anymore - you can tell on the beach who has had children!!

Brenda