Why do women get fat after pregnancy?

The body stores fat during pregnancy. This is normal. It is energy for the baby and for breastfeeding. After the baby is born, life is very different. There is less sleep and a lot of stress. This can change your hormones and slow down your body’s metabolism. It is also very hard to find time to exercise or cook good meals. So, the body holds the weight for longer. It takes time to go back to normal.