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Postpartum weight loss: a gentle, realistic timeline

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Half by six weeks

Many people lose about half their pregnancy weight by then.
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6 to 12 months for the rest

A gradual pace protects recovery and milk supply.
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Breastfeeding needs fuel

The CDC says about 330 to 400 extra calories a day.
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Pelvic floor first

Kegels: hold 3 to 5 seconds, relax, 10 times, 3 times a day.
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GLP-1s need a clinician

Don't start one while breastfeeding without medical guidance.
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Mood matters most

Thoughts of harm: call 911 or call or text 988 right away.

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