SCIROLO – After give birthsome women may experience excess body weight. So, to get fit, they start a low calorie diet or a rigorous exercise routine.
But health experts warn against doing strict diet and strenuous exercise especially if the woman is having a pregnancy or a caesarean section.
Cutting calorie intake especially if they are breastfeeding is also not the way to go.
“You should eat 1,800 to 2,000 calories a day while breastfeeding, and if you eat less, you will not only lose yourself, but you will also reduce your baby,” nutritionist Elizabeth Somer tells WebMD.
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If you plan to get back into shape, light to moderate exercise will help. Not only does it increase energy, but it also reduces the risk of postpartum depression.
Experts say new mothers can start exercising as soon as they feel ready, but it’s still best to get the green light from a doctor.
“This is the key, being able to stick to whatever program you start. If you can’t, then the program is too rigorous, or you just aren’t ready. Exercise should make you feel better, not worse,” says Laura Riley. MD, a high-risk pregnancy expert, height of Massachusetts General Hospital.
Compared to a strict diet, there are safe ways to lose weight after giving birth, including:
Maintain a healthy diet
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Try to follow a nutritious diet after giving birth, for example during pregnancy. A healthy diet will help throw breast milk so that breastfeeding is better, as well as shrink the stomach after giving birth.
Breastfeed
Breastfeeding mothers lose an average of 500 calories per day. This is because the body uses the calories accumulated during pregnancy to produce milk and feed the baby. So breastfeeding is not only beneficial for your baby but also helps in losing weight.
Exercise
After your doctor gives the green light, try to include exercise in your regular routine. Start with light weight training and walking. You can gradually combine running and other cardio activities.
Kegels are good pelvic floor exercise. You can also try exercises to treat rectal diastasis.
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