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Immediately after childbirth, a woman loses the weight of the baby, about 2 pounds of fluid and about 2 pounds of placenta. About 4 pounds of water is then shed over the next week. Many women return to their pre-pregnancy weight after six weeks.
Source:
BabyCenter.com: How much weight will I lose right after giving birth?
life.familyeducation.com: You and Your New Body After Childbirth
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