The Economic Times

Dr Pal breaks silence on Katrina Kaifs weight trolling, has a message for husbands and families post-delivery: They dont have to end up in...

Amid trolling over Katrina Kaifs post-delivery weight gain, gastro doctor Dr Pal explained the hormonal and lifestyle changes new mothers experience after childbirth. He said falling progesterone, changing estrogen, increased ghrelin, reduced leptin and sleep deprivation can contribute to increased hunger and weight gain. He urged husbands and families to support women during postpartum recovery, stressing that every mothers journey is different and can take varying lengths of time.