How to lose belly after childbirth

To lose belly in the postpartum quickly it is important to breastfeed, if possible, and in addition to drink plenty of water and not to consume stuffed cookies or fried foods, contributing to a gradual and natural weight loss, between 300 and 500 grams per week, which guarantee the well being being and health.

However, there are other small strategies that the new mother can follow to facilitate weight loss and especially dry her belly, such as breastfeeding on demand and doing some exercises as soon as she feels comfortable, in addition to taking teas and using a suitable brace. There are some straps that can be used in the postpartum period, which help to support the belly, in addition to helping to heal and prevent the tearing of internal points, especially after a cesarean. See other possible benefits of using a therapeutic strap on a modeling belt that sharpens the waist?

7 strategies to lose belly after childbirth

Some quick and simple tips to lose belly postpartum are:

1. Breastfeed whenever the baby wishes because it favors the production of milk, which consumes more energy that is already accumulated in your body; Steaming food because it is healthier, there are more nutrients in the meal, it is tasty and more practical to make; Use a postpartum modeling belt because it facilitates the reorganization of internal organs, compressing the belly, in addition to thinning the waist; Drink 2 to 3 liters of water a day to ensure good milk production and because it helps keep your stomach always half full, reducing hunger; Drink teas, such as green tea or fennel tea, which help deflate, without harming the baby; Go for a walk with the baby in the stroller or in the sling for at least 30 minutes, every day because it improves blood circulation, burns some calories and still clears the mind, contributing to well-being; Doing exercises at home with the baby because it tones the muscles, fighting sagging and even increases the proximity to the little baby.

By following these tips the woman can facilitate her weight loss, but it is important to know that it is neither healthy for the mind nor for the body to lose more than 2 kg per month while the baby is breastfeeding.

To contribute to well-being, mom can wear clothes that favor the new physical shape and try to always have her hair combed, even when she is at home so that when she sees herself in the mirror she will not be indignant with her own appearance.

Here's a great exercise to do after the baby is born:

Diet to lose belly after childbirth

The ideal diet to lose belly postpartum cannot be too restrictive, especially if the woman is breastfeeding because to ensure the good quality of the milk the body needs nutrients and calories that are provided in the mother's diet.

At this stage, the recent mother should eat 5 to 6 meals a day and drink plenty of water between meals so as not to impair digestion. The more raw foods you eat, the better it is for your gut because they are high in fiber, which also helps to deflate the abdominal region.

See a menu guided by nutritionist Tatiana Zanin at: Postpartum diet.

Exercises to lose belly after childbirth

Physical exercise is good because muscle contraction contributes to the excess fluid being carried to the kidneys and exiting through the urine. However, in excess it consumes a lot of energy reducing the production of breast milk, impairing breastfeeding.

A good strategy to lose belly without harming breastfeeding is to follow the step by step:

1. Breastfeeding; Drinking water, tea or juice; Doing no more than 45 minutes of exercise; Drinking water, tea, juice or yogurt and Resting for at least 1 hour.

Thus, when it is time for the baby to breastfeed, the woman's body will have already produced all the milk necessary for the baby to breastfeed at that time. A great tip is to do the exercises while the baby is sleeping.

See examples of sit-ups to do at home in: Postpartum exercises.

If it is not possible to follow this scheme, because the baby is crying or wanting to breastfeed, the woman should try to relax and not be charging herself because she will lose weight sooner or later, and when the baby does not only need milk, the woman can intensify exercise and eat a more restrictive diet that allows you to lose more than 2 kg per month.

Watch the video for more postpartum weight loss tips: