Weight loss after miscarriage. Is this normal?

I had a miscarriage at 5 weeks on 9th August and I've noticed since then my weight has been going down a bit. My natural weight is somewhere between 50-52kg (I'm 5'1 in height) but I've hit 48.9kg and I'm worried that I'm going to lose more. I'm trying to eat as best as I can but don't always have an appetite for snacks between meals etc and have recently gone to bed hungry a couple of times but I don't make a habit of it. I'm not intentionally starving myself. I still have an appetite and eat 3 meals a day. Is this a normal bodily response to miscarriage?
I'm obviously all over the place emotionally so I'm not sure if this is the cause. I also have a stiff neck and shoulders probably from the stress and I had bad insomnia last night. Please tell me if this is normal or not and will I gain the weight back again?

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I’ve lost quite a bit of weight since I miscarried 2 months ago - not sure how much as I don’t weigh myself
Be kind to yourself and maybe set an alarm to make sure you have a snack between meals? Even if it’s something small?
It’s such an emotional thing to go through, it can really affect us physically as well as mentally x

thank you for your advice x

I’ve lost quite a bit of weight since I miscarried in March. I was around 9.5 stone, I’ve dropped to just under 9 so lost half a stone. Weight loss can be a normal reaction to stress but if you’re worried please consult your doctor.

thanks for the reassurance. Sorry to hear of your miscarriage too x

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