How long does it take for my belly to slim back down, my baby is 8 weeks now. There is sooo much extra skin??

Answer 1

You may be very surprised by the way your tummy looks after birth. Your baby is out, but there it is, right around the navel: a big, round, squishy puffball that makes you look like you're still six months pregnant. Many women also have a dark line down their abdomen called a linea nigra and a web of stretch marks, which are actually little scars caused by the extensive stretching of skin. Those who had a c-section have surgical scars to contend with as well.

It takes time for your body — and especially your belly — to fully recover from pregnancy. Imagine your abdomen as a balloon, slowly inflating as your baby grows. Childbirth doesn't pop the balloon, it just starts a slow leak. But don't worry — it's a steady one.

From the moment your baby is born, hormonal changes cause your midsection to deflate, shrinking it back to something closer to its pre-pregnancy state. It takes about four weeks for your uterus to contract to its normal size. All the cells in your body that swelled during pregnancy will begin releasing their fluids in the form of urine, vaginal secretions, and sweat. And the extra fat you put on to nourish the baby will start burning off (especially if you're nursing and exercising). But it takes at least a few weeks to see noticeable results.

Stretch marks and the linea nigra, however, endure longer. The good news is that stretch marks usually become considerably less noticeable six to 12 months following childbirth. Their pigmentation fades and they typically become lighter than the surrounding skin (the color will vary depending on your skin color), but their texture will remain the same. The dark color of the linea nigra will gradually fade over a year, but that too may not completely disappear.


Patience is key. It took nine months for your abdomen to stretch to accommodate a full-term baby, so it makes sense that it would take that long or longer to tighten back up.

Answer 2

Suck's I know. I only gained 16 lbs with my last and lost the weight immediately--I started working out after 7 days but still have that roll of skin--I am only 115 lbs. My babe is 4 months--and if I remember from my last (4 kids in all) it takes about a year for that skin to return to normal (albeit the stetch marks never go away!!!).

Answer 3

If it's just extra skin and not fat try buying some firming body wash and lotion. It will pull everything tight again takes about 6 weeks or so depending on you body. If you have a c-section it takes you body a lot longer to heal.

Answer 4

It depends on you. Are you eating right? Are you exercising? How much weight did you gain during prenancy? All these factors play into how your belly with slim down and how quickly it will.

Answer 5

I am currently 7 months post partum, and still have that annoying "roll". I do situps, exercise, eat healthy, and I am BELOW my prepregnancy weight. I think it can take up to a year for you body to get back to normal. Good luck and have patience.

Answer 6

your tummy will slim down by itself
.
But if you want to help it i can give you a couple of exercises to do .
First lie down on the floor with your palms flat on the floor,
next keeping your feet togather raise them six inches off the floor and hold them there for six seconds then lower them .
Do this for fifteen minutes each day and you will see results in no time

Answer 7

It shouldnt take that long because ur skin is not that strech

Answer 8

around 6 months if you exercise almost daily and eat very healthy (mostly veggies and lean meats)

Answer 9

it can take up to about a year (not to say it won't happen sooner) it get back to your prepregnant body.

Answer 10

Please breastfeed because it will help to lose all the belly, but it will happen slowly, so please patient with it.

Thank you.