Rapid weight loss

I’ll be two weeks postpartum this weekend and I’m losing weight fairly rapidly, it doesn’t seem normal to me. My stomach has been odd, like I have to use the bathroom really quick every time I eat. I’m already 8 pounds lower than my pre-pregnancy weight and I’m losing almost a pound every single day. I know losing weight quick isn’t exactly the worst problem to have, but it doesn’t seem healthy… is this normal?

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Are you breastfeeding?

That does not seem normal to me. I would definitely recommend talking to your healthcare provider

yes I am

I'm 16 days PP and have lost over 20lbs since having my son & am eating way more than I ever have before bc breastfeeding is making me starving. I'm 10+ down from prepregnancy.
I haven't felt weak at all though so I haven't been concerned yet.. I lost weight at the beginning of my pregnancy & really didn't gain any weight until the 3rd trimester

I was down to my pre pregnancy weight within days pp. And now I'm below my pre pregnancy weight. I'm 4 weeks PP and breastfeeding. It's very normal when breastfeeding to lose weight faster, and also for you belly to get tighter faster, as breastfeeding causes your uterus to contract

I’m about 5lbs below pre-pregnancy weight 10 day pp. I think it’s fine as long as you feel like you’re getting the nutrition you need for yourself and baby and don’t feel weak or lightheaded

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