That’s it, your baby is finally in your arms. A new life begins for you, and you may already be worried about the little bulges and extra pounds that round your figure. Usually, it takes about two to three months to regain your pre-pregnancy weight. However, if you took a lot, you will need more time. Our advice to find the line smoothly after your perineal rehabilitation.
To be patient
During your delivery, you must have lose between 6 and 9 kg (baby, placenta, amniotic fluid), this is already a first step! And then your uterus will also return to its normal weight, which again equates to a small loss of weight. For the pounds you have left, don’t be in a rush. It is out of the question to put yourself on a dry diet as soon as you get home. You will need strength to recover from your childbirth (especially if you are breastfeeding) and to take care of your baby.
Firm your abs
Boilg will certainly not help you lose pounds but they will allow you to find a firm stomach and therefore a more harmonious silhouette. Warning, you will only be able to start the sessions once your perineal rehabilitation has been completed, under penalty of damaging your perineum. It is also important to do the right exercises, classic abs are to be avoided (candle …). A physiotherapist will be able to advise you on the appropriate ones. Know that theoretically rehabilitation of the perineum continues with abdominal rehabilitation, reimbursed by Social Security. Check with your doctor.
Pamper do chorp
Again, it’s not really about losing weight but tabhair aire duit féin agus do do chorp. You may have a little more cellulite than before … Exercising will certainly help you fight it, but applying a specific cream by massaging the affected area will not be able to hurt you, on the contrary … If you can. allow it, think about postnatal thalassotherapy (from 3 months after childbirth). Some offer a nutritional assessment with a dietician, massages to firm the silhouette, fight against cellulite… In short, a moment of relaxation that you can, if you wish, share with your baby. The only problem: the price!
Eat sláintiúil
There are no secrets to lose weight it is necessary to eat a balanced diet. If you think you are going to have a little trouble on your own, do not hesitate to consult a nutritionist who will be able to guide you. Otherwise you can start by applying the following basic principles:
- Is féidir leat eat everything, but in reasonable quantity
- Ná skip aon bhéilí, which will prevent you from snacking
- Ól a lán uisce
– Bet on torthaí agus glasraí, rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber
– Do not neglect táirgí déiríochta, source of calcium
- Tomhaltas próitéin (meat, fish, pulses, etc.) at each meal
- Limit fat and prefer steaming.
Spóirt a imirt
If you can find time to spare, sport combined with a balanced diet is ideal for losing weight. However, no rush. Wait for the postnatal consultation (6 to 8 weeks after childbirth) and the advice of your doctor to begin. Know that most of the time, he will prescribe perineal rehabilitation sessions. In this case, you will have to finish your sessions and be sure that your perineum is well muscled again before resuming a toned sport. In the meantime, you can practice walking and swimming without worry. Try to be rialta in the practice of your activity, at least twice a week with sessions of 40 to 60 minutes.