Not losing much weight & still have belly, is this normal?

Question

Delivered baby 10 days ago and still have a belly and 21lbs to lose. I've lost 16lbs but still feel like my stomach should of went down more by now and still feel really puffy everywhere. I've been wearing shapewear and drinking ton of water. Is this normal still? Anything I can do to make it better?

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All of that is normal. Your uterus may not go back to it’s normal size until 6 weeks after birth. Be easy on yourself, it took 9 months for your body to change and create a baby it may take some time to get back to normal. Just relax and take this time to bond with your baby and settle into motherhood, as you start feeling up to it try going for walks but don’t overdo it. At your postpartum checkup your doctor will clear you for exercise.

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Totally normal you just grew a baby for 9 months, your uterus is still shrinking and all your organs are all shifted. Give it time!

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Bottom pic is 10 days pp vs 16 days pp with my first baby. Top pic is 30 days pp. it just takes a while! Look up exercises for transverse abdominal muscles and AVOID traditional ab workouts. Plus I didn’t lose the last 10lbs until I quit breastfeeding because you keep extra water around.

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Súper normal took me 3 months to lose the belly completely and 6 months for all the weight. Slow and steady wins the race!

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You just need time for things to go down

Not losing much weight & still have belly, is this normal?

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