Many women gain quite a bit of weight during a pregnancy, some women more than others due to their metabolism and any health problems. It is normal for a woman to gain approximately 25 to 35 pounds and loose 12 to 14 pounds during the birth. Leaving the new mother with approximately 12 to 21 pounds of extra weight after the pregnancy and birth.
Many women ask if it is possible to lose weigth they gained during the pregnancy and therefore regain the figure they had before. The answer to this question is normally yes, in exception to rare cases. In most cases the new mother is capable of regaining their previous figure in a space of 8 to 12 months.