Post Pregnancy Tips
- Mums who slept five or less hours per night were more likely to hold into their extra baby weight-simply because when you are sleep deprived, your body releases the stress hormones cortisol, which can promote weight gain around your belly
- You should also consult with a doctor before making any changes to your diet or activity or embark on a post pregnancy weight loss plan
- Women who exercise after having a baby are less likely to become obese in the long term.
- Pregnancy hormones have also softened your ligaments and joints - they'll take some time to get back to normal as well. After your regular check up with your doctor, you can start adding in consistent, regular exercise to help get back into shape faster. Prior to that, go for walks or do some gentle stretches if you feel up to it.
- Jumping back into your workout regimen so soon after birth is not a great idea without your consult doctor, even for ultra-fit mamas.
- Relaxin, the hormone responsible for softening the ligaments and joints during pregnancy and childbirth, can stay in the body for up to six months postpartum. Do exercise under expert observation.
- Once you do ease into a postpartum exercise, please remember to hydrate well, especially if you are breastfeeding. If you are out for a stroll with your baby, put your water bottle near you as a reminder to drink often
- Avoid lifting heavy weights. Tighten your tummy and keep your back straight if you need to lift something around the house.
- Walking is one of the simplest ways to ease into a fitness routine after giving birth.
- There’s nothing wrong with working on restoring your pre-baby body, and postpartum exercise can help you get there. But it’s also good to remember that exercising after having a baby is good but in expert observation.
- Benefit of postpartum exercise getting back into shape brings short-term benefits, like promoting baby-weight loss and improving your muscle tone (helpful for carrying around your new baby!). But it also sets you up for good habits and a healthier long-term future.
- Being active is good for your mental and emotional health, too. It can improve your mood and reduce postpartum depression and anxiety. If that’s not a good enough reason to get moving, here’s another one: more energy.
- Getting out for a walk or going to the gym might be the last thing you’re tired, new-mom self wants to do, but the right amount of exercise can give you more energy, not less. You’ll probably notice that you’re a bit more energized and less fatigued after working out.
- Exercising might also help you sleep at night, which is great news for any new parent.
- Finally, if you’re going to a post pregnancy exercise class or working out with your partner or friend or group, exercising doubles as social time.
- As you can see, postpartum exercise is beneficial however you look at it. It’s one way to take care of yourself, which also allows you to take better care of your little one.
- Now that you’re convinced, motivated, and ready to get moving, here are our tips for postpartum exercise.
- Give your body time to recover before starting any exercise program or consult Physiotherapist to avoid the risk of unnecessary injury.
- Don’t beat yourself up. Instead, focus on doing what you can
