Post Pregnancy Weight Loss

Post-pregnancy weight loss:

My body is full of life My body is powerful My body made me a mother.

Being gone through this phase twice, one being the most recent, I know out of all the concerns we have regarding the newborn baby, sleepless nights, stress, and, weight gain is something that really takes over our peace. Weight loss post-pregnancy is not easy but it isn’t impossible as well. Here are some insights on this topic.

When can you start weight loss?

It is usually suggested that if a baby is delivered with normal or natural delivery your body takes 3 months to heal, post which you can start your weight loss. In the case of the C-section, it takes 6 months for the body to recover. After this period we can gradually start.

Factors affecting weight loss:

1. Hormonal imbalance 2. Stress 3. Overeating 4. Less activity 5. Postpartum depression in some cases

Tips for the mother to avoid an increase in weight during this term:

1. Exclusively breastfeed your baby for the first 6 months. 2. Manage stress with meditation 3. Remember you need only 350 to 400 calories extra above your daily calories to cater to your child's needs. This calorie is enough to supply milk for the whole day. 4. Keep your activity high. Walk at least 30 min a day 5. Hydrate well 6. Eat nutritious and energy-dense food and avoid high-calorie junk food 7. Get enough sleep, sleep when a child sleeps reduces your stress 8. Cut on your sugars. 9. Eat food high in fibers 10. Include protein in every meal

To summarize the most healthy way to lose postpartum weight is:

1. Breastfeed 2. Nutritious diet 3. Exercise