Your guide to feeling good about your body after having a baby

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1. Don't judge how you look in the first few weeks

During the past 9 months, your body is not only your own but also a place to nourish the fetus. While you may have read or heard about how your body will change, you're probably not fully prepared for an actual pregnancy. And now you want your body back to how it was before pregnancy!
It's completely understandable but also very important to make this happen, you need to be patient and give yourself a break. When your body has gone through a long 9 months and it needs to adjust to the growing baby in the belly, so you shouldn't expect too much that your body can recover in just a few weeks after giving birth. .
It may take you another 9 months or even a year to get back to what you considered "normal" before, and remember that your body shape will not be the same.
If you're like most women in the first few weeks after giving birth, you'll experience pain, leaking, dripping, swelling and bulging in your vaginal tract, postpartum stretch marks, not to mention other symptoms. physically and mentally exhausted. And your belly may look like you're still pregnant because your abdominal muscles are stretched and your uterus hasn't shrunk to its pre-pregnancy size (it can take 6 to 8 weeks).

The time it takes for your body to recover depends on several factors, including your age, exercise level, previous pregnancies, and genetics. There are a few mothers who can fit into their former clothes for a few weeks after giving birth, but this is uncommon and you should not compare these to yourself. Think more positively about your slightly rounded hips, softer belly and thicker waist, just the little things you can do for your new baby.

2. Return to previous activities and habits

Did you know that pregnancy is actually 12 months. If you make the first few months postpartum part of your pregnancy, it can take the pressure off you to resume all of your previous activities as soon as possible.
Try to put aside chores like cooking and cleaning for the first 2 to 4 weeks, so you can focus on resting and taking care of your newborn. Sleep is essential for your body's recovery and ability to cope with difficulties and to feel better about yourself. And elevating your feet can reduce the symptoms of leg swelling that develop during pregnancy.

When you feel ready to work, you should slowly start going back to your old habits. Especially to prevent obesity after giving birth and quickly get back in shape, you should exercise.
If you gave birth vaginally, you can probably start walking, kegels, and gentle stretching as soon as you get home. It's best to know exactly which exercises are right for new moms, consult your doctor before starting aerobics or weight training. You can sometimes find postpartum exercise classes at a local gym, hospital, or fitness center.
If you had a cesarean section, check with your doctor about when you can start exercising and what exercises are appropriate. Your baby's incision needs to heal completely before you start doing exercises that target the abdominal muscles.
Newborns from 0 to 6 months of age are generally susceptible to respiratory diseases, respiratory infections and gastrointestinal infections if they are introduced to solid foods early or are not properly stored and prepared. tell. To protect children's health, parents should do well to exclusively breastfeed their babies for the first 6 months (if possible) and vaccinate on schedule. As soon as a child shows symptoms such as anorexia, fatigue, and crying, the child needs to go to the hospital to be consulted by a specialist for monitoring and treatment.

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Reference source: babycenter.com

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