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Post Pregnancy Weight Loss Challenges

By Trishia Serinton


Weight gain during pregnancy is a natural phenomenon. There is the weight of the baby itself inside of the pregnant mother, but also there is extra fat deposits in the abdominal area as well, which people sometimes call 'baby weight'. Losing this weight that has been gained following the delivery of a baby can be quite a task. For mothers who had some excess weight before they became pregnant, it can be harder for them to shed the baby weight as well.

Below, we will be discussing some of the basic ways to get rid of unwanted weight after a mother has delivered her baby.

1. Keep hydrated

Drink plenty of water after pregnancy to make sure that dehydration is not an issue. The extra liquid that you consume will also contribute to a fuller feeling in the stomach, which also helps some to avoid eating too much food. However, only drink what your body asks you to, and try not to over hydrate yourself.

2. Do not have overly strict diets

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. Consuming healthy foods such as plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables are excellent at keeping hunger at bay and making sure the weight comes off gradually.

3. Regular exercise is important

Yes, regular exercise still works! Aroebics and other cardiovascular and strengthening exercises will help burn calories and keep bones strong and muscle strength up. Jogging, brisk walks, cross-training, and swimming are all very effective ways to get some exercise. 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. Before anyone begins a new exercise program, it is important to seek the advice of a doctor, to ensure it is safe.

4. Continue breastfeeding

The baby receives essential nutrients and fats from breastmilk that helps build antibodies for the newborn, and gives them the important nutrition they need. 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. Rest is important

The body goes through plenty of changes during a pregnancy, and afterwards, taking care of a newborn can be stressful. Researchers have shown that losing weight from pregnancy is much easier if the mother is getting at least seven hours of sleep each night.

Summary

A new mother can use these simple techniques to effectively lose the weight that the pregnancy has caused for them.




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