Why is my belly still as big as when I was pregnant?

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Why is the belly still as big as when pregnant after giving birth, which is a question many mothers worry about after successfully giving birth. The process of improving postpartum weight quickly or slowly also depends on many different factors. So why is the belly still big after giving birth and how to quickly regain the dream waistline?

1. Why is the belly still as big as when pregnant?

Many pregnant mothers assume that the belly size will return to its original size as soon as the baby is born. But in reality, it takes a certain amount of time for your body, especially the size of your belly, to recover to its pre-pregnancy state.
Although most of the area occupied by the baby has been emptied after birth, there is still a lot of fluid in the mother's womb. All the cells in the body created during pregnancy secrete excess fluid, which is then eliminated from the body by urine, vaginal secretions, and sweat.
After the baby is born, the hormonal system in the body begins to change to help the uterus shrink back to its normal size before pregnancy. This whole process takes at least 6 - 8 weeks and even longer if the mother has a missed placenta.

2.Methods to help mothers regain their pre-pregnancy belly size

After finding out why the belly is still as big as during pregnancy, solutions to keep a small waist after giving birth are the needs of most women after giving birth. Here are some simple but effective ways to improve your weight and slim your waistline after giving birth.

2.1 Exclusive Breastfeeding Therefore, mothers who exclusively breastfeed their babies often get back into shape after giving birth more quickly than formula-fed mothers. Furthermore, breastfeeding helps stimulate the uterus to contract more and promote the process of returning to normal size.
It can be said that breastfeeding brings great benefits not only to the development of the infant but also to the mother's body and health.
2.2 Regular exercise This is the most optimal solution for mothers who are determined to regain a slim waist. Whether you choose to walk or do yoga, you will easily burn calories and slim your belly in a few weeks. You can exercise at home or go to the center for a more rigorous exercise regimen.
Before that, pregnant mothers should remember that it takes 9 months for the fetus to mature in the abdominal area, and during that time, your body will go through some major physical changes. Before starting an exercise program, you should see a pelvic floor physiotherapist to check for stretch marks and make sure your pelvic floor and other core muscles are working. normal.
2.3 Proper nutrition Not all weight gain during pregnancy is considered normal and balanced. During pregnancy, the average weight of the mother will increase according to the following table (reasonable weight gain during pregnancy):

If the mother gains too much weight during pregnancy, it may be more difficult to lose weight after giving birth. Therefore, you should have a diet low in calories but still have enough nutrients to not affect the quality of milk for nursing babies. Time to start this diet must wait at least 6 months after giving birth.
It is also important to note that, for mothers after giving birth, their calorie needs range from 1,600 calories to 2,400 calories per day to maintain a healthy body weight, so you should take precautions. Be careful when losing weight as follows:
- You should only lose about 0.5kg per week. To do this, you need to reduce your intake of at least 500 calories per day through diet or increased physical activity.
- Do not lose too much weight. Doctors said that if you suddenly lose more than 0.5 kg per week, you will feel tired and unbalance the body's normal physiological activities as well as the milk production process
- Do not over-diet. : this will lead to the body not getting enough nutrition. As a result, your baby won't get enough of the fats and vitamins he needs for healthy growth. Instead, exercise to ensure that you can still lose weight while remaining healthy and full of nutrition.

3.Some foods that help with weight loss - toning your belly

In order for the weight loss process to take place quickly and safely, mothers can refer to some of the following foods:
- Green vegetables: Vegetables such as spinach, spinach, angelica cotton, celery, sweet potato , broccoli ... contains a lot of fiber, rich in vitamins and minerals.
- Legumes: Beans have a cooling effect, cool down, eliminate fat very well. Ingredients contain many minerals, low starch, creating a feeling of fullness, long hunger.
- Milk: choose low-fat varieties or dairy products that contribute to weight loss, which is very good for mothers after giving birth, and at the same time help mothers improve their health and beautify their skin.
- Fruits: Fruits such as dragon fruit, kiwi, apple, grape, banana... all contain many organic acids, provide vitamins, help mothers burn excess fat quickly.
These foods are relatively low in calories and provide complete nutrition for the body, so they are ideal choices for postpartum weight loss.

4.Other methods

In addition to exercising and adjusting the right nutrition, mothers can also try the following solutions to balance their belly faster:
- Use hot salt to cover the abdomen
- Massage the abdomen with wormwood
- Postpartum belly wrap.
Thus, the article has answered why the belly is still as big as when pregnant after giving birth as well as providing some simple methods to help regain a slim waist after giving birth. Any mother can do this if she is serious about physical exercise and healthy diet.
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