Tips for Safely loosing weight after having a baby


The real worry of modern mothers is to be back in shape after having a health baby. They want to provide proper feeding to the baby and thereafter loose weight in a controlled manner and be back in shape, just like before. However few women find it impossible as women's body go through various hormonal and physical changes during pregnancy and its nearly impossible to be as slim as before. But a number of women has changed this thinking. They have got there previous figure in a controlled manner without making any negative effect on their own and baby's health. Here we are providing some simple tips that will help you attaining your target body shape.

Tips for Safely loosing weight after having a baby

  • Never think of loosing weight just after having your baby. Loosing weight just after giving birth to a baby may affect both your and baby's health in a negative. A new mother have to feed her milk to the infant to give him/her proper nutrition. If you start loosing weight at that time then it will not affect your health but also degrade the quality of your milk, which will gradually affect the development of your baby.
  • Normally doctors call for a checkup after 6 to 8 weeks after baby birth (known as Postnatal check). At that time you may ask your doctor if now you may start loosing weight. If the doctor recommends then you may start it.
  • During you weight loss routine make sure that your nutrition level is sufficient for both your and baby's body.
  • Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of fluid. You have take care of your diet in every possible way as you need to feed milk to the baby as well.
  • Don't try to loose weight too fast. Its necessary to loose weight at a very slow speed. Loosing weight too fast is even harmful for a normal person. So a new mother should take this advice seriously. You may use a weighing machine at your home.
  • Exercising with a healthy diet is one of the most important key to loosing weight.

Here are a few tips about your eating habits during your weight loss program. 

Make a regular habit of having breakfast. Some women stop taking breakfast to loose weight, which is a serious bad habit for your health.
As we mentioned earlier, fruits and vegetables should be an important part of your diet. Drink plent of fluids as well. It will help you in maintaining the milk level to feed your baby.
Bread, rice and pasta (preferably wholegrain varieties) should be a part of your diet.
Fatty and sugary foods should be consumed in less amount. Fast food, cakes, sweets, biscuits, pastries and fizzy drinks should also be avoided.

How to exercise ?

Some ladies find it difficult to exercise after having a baby. Most of them complain of not having sufficient time to exercise. If there is a will there is a way. If you really wish to exercise then nothing can stop you.

  • You may go for a walk with your baby in a pram.
  • You may exercise while playing with your baby, as shown in the image above.
  • Stretching exercises are one of the best in loosing weight.
  • Some women even consider doing yoga.
  • There are some pram based exercises as well. You may search for them on internet to know more.


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