Weight gain immediately after birth

Question

I just delivered my baby 2 days ago. Im now at the confinement centre and to my horror when I stepped on the weighing scale, I did not lose any weight but instead put on 5kg! I had been constipated since a few days before birth but given that the baby weight + waterbag + placenta, shouldnt I have lost some weight?Had been trying to get breastmilk too but its still in drops.I did not overeat in hospital too.But I am visibly very puffy. Anyone can advise me?This is depressing.#advicepls #firsttimemom #pleasehelp #FTM #firstbaby

marmmy · Accepted Answer

I had UTI a day after I returned from the hospital after giving birth and my whole body was swollen (water retention). I was heavy too because of the excess water in my body. Went to the gynae and he gave me a pill. Passed a lot of urine after that and could see all the swelling reduced. Weight also went down. Best for you to check with your gynae.