Issues With Weight Loss Following Pregnancy

By Trishia Serinton


Weight gain during pregnancy is a natural phenomenon. 'Baby weight' refers to the weight that has gained not only by the growing fetus and the enlarging womb but also the deposition of fat around the abdomen. Once the baby is delivered, the mother can have a tough time trying to lose the extra weight. For mothers who had some excess weight before they became pregnant, it can be harder for them to shed the baby weight as well.

Here, we will be looking at some effective ways to shed weight after having a baby.

1. Hydration is important`

Following your pregnancy, it is essential to keep hydrated and prevent dehydration. Having plenty of water and other liquids will make you feel more full as well, and it may prevent over-eating. However, only drink what your body asks you to, and try not to over hydrate yourself.

2. Strict dieting is not good

This may sound as surprising advice but trying to lose weight by following a strict diet can reduce the amount of nutrients that you passed down to your baby through breast milk. Weight loss is thought to be more healthy when it is done in a steady and slower pace, instead of trying to drop a lot of weight in a short period of time. Losing weight the healthy way and getting all of the proper nutrients can be aided greatly by eating fruits and vegetables frequently.

3. Regular exercise is important

Exercise remains one of the best ways to lose weight. Excess calories can be burned in many ways, including cardiovascular exercises like aerobics which will maintain muscles and bone density. There's lots of great exercises to choose from, including cross-training, swimming, brisk walking, and jogging. Exercise also helps keep the mood elevated due to the endorphins that are released. Stress that is naturally a part of raising a newborn will be reduced because of this. It is essential that a doctor's advice on the sought before commencing any exercise program.

4. Breastfeeding should be continued

Essential fats and nutrients are provided to the baby from breastfeeding, these give the baby the right amount of nutrition and helps to enhance the immune system. At this time, the full effects that breastfeeding has on weight loss can not be truly determined. Even if it doesn't, it is no reason to stop breastfeeding an infant.

5. Get plenty of rest

After the pregnancy is over and the baby is delivered, there can be more effects on the body that have to do with the stress of caring for the newborn. Researchers have shown that losing weight from pregnancy is much easier if the mother is getting at least seven hours of sleep each night.

Synopsis

These methods that are time-tested and proven will help a new mother to shed the excess weight from a pregnancy in a healthy way.




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