Weight Loss After Miscarriage?

[Morwenna]

Well, I know that I want another baby sometime in the not-too-distant future, but I need to lose weight. I always gain a LOT of weight in my first 3-4 months, it seems to be a family trait. I do always (gradually) lose it after the birth, but this time is (of course) different. I lost my 17 week baby 2 weeks ago and since the miscarriage have been REALLY careful with what I am eating and drinking. I am not eating sugar, very low grains, lots of veggies & protein--this has always brought about slow but steady weight loss in the past.

This time, I am just not losing anything. I wondered if anyone else found this to be true and if it could be hormonal or something. Any input is appreciated :)

[gristastic]

Morwenna, I'm so very sorry for your loss. :hug

In response to your question, I'm certainly no expert, but it's my understanding that the issue may be that your body is still recuperating.

I am not completely sure how long it takes for your hormones to return to pre-pregnancy base line, but after 17 weeks of carrying a baby, 2 weeks sounds like such a short time, to me, and I'd guess you've still got alot of fluctuating hormones.

Hopefully someone who is more well-informed than I am can give you a better indication. Feel well, soon!

[wilkers8]

I lost my son at 27 weeks and had gain about 24 pounds at that point. I found that a had a huge drop of weight but then my weight started to increase. However, I was taking my measurments and they were still going down despite the weight gain. I think this is due to a number of things...your body goes through a change in how the weight is distributed, in addition, I was gaining back muscle (which is heavier than fat). I find taking my measurements to be more useful than just getting on the scale. I'm pregnant again (only in my sixth week) and my weight has stayed the same but immediately my measurements are already adjusting. Plus, for me I didn't have a baby to focus on so there was a ton more attention paid to my body. I had this very unrealistic need to lose as much of the weight as possible in order so that no one would mistake me for being pregnant. Whereas, if my son would still be with me, I wouldn't have minded wearing my maternity clothes for a couple more months.

[LyndaB]

I was also 16-18 weeks when I found out that the baby had stopped growing at about 12 weeks. I didn't really actively try to lose weight for about the first 2-3 weeks, although I did notice that I had more of a waistline, etc. Around 4-5 weeks, I did Weight Watchers for a week and I stayed in my points range and I didn't lose anything! So i stopped and I ate when I was hungry and generally tried to take good care of myself. I am still about five to eight pounds more than I would like to be and I miscarried about 12 weeks ago. Don't be too hard on yourself. Your body IS still recuperating and you need to take care of it the best you can. Good luck! Hugs!!

[iris0110]

I lost my daughter at 22 weeks. At first I lost all of the weight that I had gained during her pregnancy (about 15 lbs). But after a few weeks I gained about 5 back. Then I slowly crept up to ten. I had a D&C to remove a retained piece of placenta, and at that point I was still up ten pounds. I worked really hard and lost about five, but I have sense been really stressed out, and trying to concieve, and I have gained another 10 putting me back where I was just before delivering my daughter. Now I am stuck with it. I dont' want to go crazy trying to lose weight, because I really want to get pregnant now, but I am worried about how the extra weight will affect my next pregnancy. So I have compromised by eating very healthy and exercising moderately. I figure I can continue this throughout my next pregnancy and hopefully be in a good place to lose weight after the birth of my next child.

I really think it is the stress that causes so many of us mammas who have experienced a loss to be unable to lose the pregnancy weight afterwords. I know my problem also involves my eating alot of comfort foods. sorry I couldn't be of more help.