I had my son just last summer he was delievered by emergency c-section. I've lost some weight and my stomach is not a swollen looking as it was before. Is there any moms out there that can give me advice to minimize my stomach a little more. ( i know it will never be the same as before) but i'm sure theres hope to flatten my abs right????
2006-06-30 09:40:19 · 24 answers · asked by QT bay bay 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Breastfeed. It burns about 300 calories a day for most women.
Read _Eat Well, Lose Weight While Breastfeeding_ by Eileen Behan, R.D. It has lots of great nutrition information even if you're *not* breastfeeding and even if you *don't* want to lose weight, but even more so if you do...
2006-07-01 11:57:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 3rd son was born by emergency C -Section and it took me over a year to get back into shape. A C-Section puts more of a strain on your body especially an emergencyC- Section.The best thing that I did was -its gonna sound silly- Hold in your stomach muscles when you are walking.And walk as exercise for at least a few months to get you started.I joined a gym afterwards also. {LA fitness has a daycare inside.}It can be the same as before also dont let anyone tell you that you wont ever be the same , its just harder work for a longer period of time.Trust me on this one I have 5 kids,[one is adopted,] and I am 5foot 3 inches and I weigh 110 lbs im in better shape now than i was before the C-Section!and I had another baby after the emergency C-Section!You can do it if I did .Find a friend to work out with and take walks with maybe your hubby?it may give you extra time with him too .just put baby in a stroller and away you go!
2006-07-06 14:12:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you join any postnatal exercise class, it is better to consult your doctor and once he has given you a clean chit of health, you can start exercising. Joining an exercise class will not only keep you fit, but you will make friends with other new mothers, with whom you could form a support group for each other. Here are a few simple exercises that you could try:
Leg slide: Lie flat on your back, with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Put your hands under your lower back, flat on the ground. While you breathe out, slide your legs gently forward, bringing the knees to the ground. Breathe in and slowly slide your legs up to the starting position.
Pelvic rock: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. While breathing out move your pelvis in a rocking movement so that your lower back is flat on the floor. Then move your pelvis again so that your lower back is lifted from the floor.
Pelvic floor exercises: Contract your vagina in the same way as you would to stop yourself from passing urine and count till four. Then relax; you should feel the difference between the two positions. Repeat this exercise in set of six several times a day. Contract and relax your vagina in quick succession. Breathe normally while doing these exercises.
Start exercising at the earliest after delivery, even if you have had a Caesarean section. Exercising will improve circulation and aid in healing. Begin slowly in the initial weeks after childbirth. Do not lie flat on your back and lift both your legs in the air. Do not do sit-ups.
2006-06-30 09:43:11 · answer #3 · answered by captures_sunsets 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We're in the same boat hun. Try crunches, sit ups, etc. I bike, use a fitness band, take lots of walks. I eat tons of healthy foods, but I also eat a lot of junky sugary stuff and that hinders my weight loss goal - but I'm working on that. Swimming is great, cross country skiing, roller blading. There's tons of stuff to do. "Spot reducing" is impossible. You need to lose mass all over to reduce your tummy. Building muscle will help tighten the skin up. Good luck!
2006-06-30 09:45:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weight Watchers for the excess pounds and Pilates to help strenghten your core. I just had my son 4 mo ago so I'm going through this right now, too.
2006-06-30 14:29:38 · answer #5 · answered by LoveMy2J's 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
skip the soda
2017-04-06 06:11:58 · answer #6 · answered by Effie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
got nuts with nuts eating a handful of nuts will help you stay full try soaking them in water for a different texture
2016-07-02 01:59:30 · answer #7 · answered by Curtis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
50 minutes of hula hooping
2016-06-30 01:38:40 · answer #8 · answered by Cassie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fly a kite for 20 minutes
2016-06-29 00:09:06 · answer #9 · answered by Martina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
play twister for an hour and 8 minutes
2016-06-28 06:45:46 · answer #10 · answered by Kathryn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋