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I had a cesarean birth 12 days ago on dec 1.today when i checked my weight,i lost 12kg.is this normal in such a short interval after giving birth?
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Wt post partum: The wt loss varies of course. The pounds or kg lost includes baby, placenta, blood in placenta and blood lost, amniotic fluid, calories not consumed, milk if nursing, and water weight as you excrete retained water.
Answered 2/26/2018
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