The Truth About Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss
Delivery weight gain
That’s right–you can actually gain weight delivering a baby. Women can gain up to five pounds of water weight due to IV administration. The effects are more pronounced with women who had Cesarean births. “Blood loss is typically double with a C-section,” says Dr. Carrie Warshak. “IV’s dilute the blood to minimize the loss of red blood cells, which are needed for oxygen delivery.” The result is temporary water weight gain.
