Weight loss after Stillbirth

SoonaBailey

During my pregnancy I gained 50 lbs After 2 weeks I have lost 15 but now it has completely stopped even though I've been active and eating carefully. I know breastfeeding helps but obviously I can't do that now and depression makes me retain weight! I would like to get pregnant again soon as I had a long ttc wait for this baby but I want to lose the 35 more pounds first... Has anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions on how I can get rid of it faster?

IncogNeato

First of all, I'm so very sorry for your loss.

 As for weight loss, at 2 weeks pp you still are probably carrying a good amount of water weight and extra blood volume so that will continue to come off over the next few weeks. The rest of it just takes time, exercise, and healthy eating. Sparkpeople.com is a great resource. 

Be sure to take care of yourself emotionally, though. Even if you don't lose it all before hopefully conceiving again soon, it will be ok and it will come off in due time. It's more important to heal, both physically and mentally/emotionally.

StephanieS1026

I, too, lost a son at 37 weeks and had 40 pounds to lose afterwards.  My husband and I wanted to start trying to conceive again as soon as we were medically cleared to do so.  I found focusing on losing weight and getting back in shape helped in the grieving process.  The previous comment is correct in that you are still going to lose more weight from water/blood volume over the next several weeks, but once you are able to, you can start exercising again (gently).  I also joined weight watchers a month after delivering. That helped alot.  I'm very sorry for your loss.

trudibell

I am so sorry for your loss.  Regular exercise can help with symptoms of depression - I would make it a goal at least to walk for 20 minutes a day or more, outdoors, in the sunshine.  Start with this and once you've been doing that add another healthy habit in.  It takes time to heal and I wouldn't focus so much on your weight right now - just healthy habits that can help with the grieving process.  My heart goes out to you.

ksyknelvr73

I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss. I have suffered a couple of miscarriages although I realize it's not entirely the same, and with both of my losses I have gained weight. Add in that I did have a full-term pregnancy and gained 53 pounds on top of gaining other weight from a prior miscarriage...well, I had a lot to lose.

I joined WW first to help me get a hold of my eating habits and I managed to lose about 25 pounds that way (I walked occasionally, but really only focused on eating better). After my 3 months of WW was up I didn't want to renew it and I had learned enough to make better eating choices. The next 3 months, I added in exercise. I walked 5-6 times a week for about 45 min - 1 hour (usually around 2 miles) and then I added in the 30 Day Shred once I was ready. I lost the remaining weight in those 3 months. So, all in all, it took me 6 months to lose a little bit more than you have to lose.

I hope this offers you some hope and motivation.