“As a mother of 2 teenagers, While growing up, I was a girl with an ideal weight. My first pregnancy at the age of 30 resulted in a weight gain of over 25 kilos. I was not able to shed this weight even after several years of pregnancy. I struggled with excess weight for about 10 years. I would lose weight only to gain it back.
At 39, I was obese, got a few ailments (which were a part of my family genes) like diabetes, knee pains, palpitations, etc.
Frustrated with the complications that arose because of my weight gain and the developments in my health, I decided to study nutrition. I finally lost all the excess weight in a period of 2 years, and since then, have been able to sustain the same.”
Pregnancy & childbirth thereafter is a big milestone in a woman’s life. The transition a woman goes through in this journey, both physically and emotionally, is huge and in many ways can be considered like a “metamorphosis” of sorts.
This is a chart for ideal weight gain for pregnant women. For most of us, however, our graph of weight gain is very different as compared to the chart. Several factors make our weight gain journey very unique. Some contributing factors are genes, our current health status, our lifestyle, and our age of pregnancy, etc.
As per studies, postpartum weight gain is also fairly common. Several studies show that over 30% of mothers don’t get back to their pre-pregnancy weight. A large number of women, even though they have gotten back to their earlier weight, are still a size more than their pre-pregnancy weight, and a fair number of them struggle with issues like fat around their waistline or bulges that they have never experienced before their pregnancy. 20–25% of women who did not gain excessive weight during their pregnancy, however, tend to gain excessive weight after childbirth.
In general, women commonly experience fatigue, loss of energy, and body image issues, which many times lead to low self-esteem, eating disorders, and emotional distress. Alongside these challenges, new mothers often struggle with sleep disturbances, mood fluctuations, postpartum nutritional deficiencies, a slowed metabolism, gut health changes, and irregular eating patterns due to limited time and energy.
In many homes, the absence of a supportive food environment further complicates recovery, making nourishment, healing, and emotional balance even more difficult. Structured postpartum nutrition and holistic guidance become essential for rebuilding strength, stabilizing energy, and supporting long-term health.
Equipped with unique certifications in the realm of Mind & Body, i.e., Eating Psychology Coach, Enneagram Practitioner, Fellowship in Clinical Nutrition, Weight Management & Lifestyle Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist and Trainer, Coach, Master Practitioner NLP and more.
Deepika’s approach is based on researched data from reputed organizations such as the WHO, the National Institute of Nutrition, the American Diabetes Association and others, coupled with the treasure of ancient Indian wisdom like Ayurveda.
Deepika understands her clients holistically and develops a personalized path that is suited to their lifestyle, geography, health history, and current health status, ensuring that the program is sustainable. She considers blood reports, family history, and current lifestyle, and thereafter designs a nutrition plan that supports the health of the mother as well as the holistic health of the baby.
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