gave birth a month ago pls how do i reduce the size of my stomach because i still look pregnant.though i am breastfeeding and also giving formular. pls help
2007-11-08 21:47:02 · 6 answers · asked by meg 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Formula? What for? Breast milk is best! And it does eventually help get you back down in size. It's only been one month, it took nine to get where you are now, so just give it time and try to stay active. (shopping is good exercise, even if it is just window shopping!). Congratulations on having the baby! It's a love you will cherish.
2007-11-08 21:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by gmoney 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Trust me, it happens to EVERY new mum (except if you are a very rich celebrity) Yoiur uterus will still be going back to size, your body will still be getting rid of extra fluid and your body will also be going through the stores of fat it put on to keep you healthy and nourished while you breastfeed.
Eat well, try going for regular walks with the pram, after your 6 week check maybe start yoga or swimming.
Don't supplement with formula this early, it can inhibit your milk supply from becoming properly established. If you can provide breastmilk for your bub, do it as much as possible! It uses loads of calories and combined with a healthy lifestyle can help you lose weight really fast.
But also be realistic. Your body will NEVER look like it did before you had a baby. Don't worry about little things like a bit of a tummy, just enjoy the fact that you are a mum.
2007-11-09 06:41:31 · answer #2 · answered by jess b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes time to get back into shape
It has only been a month
Nursing will help in the process
Your body is adjusting to all the changes & hormones are temporarily whacky
Take the baby for spins around the block if weather permits
Do a few sit ups
Watch the carbs
South Beach is a great start
Congrats on your bundle of joy
Just enjoy the baby!
2007-11-09 06:06:05 · answer #3 · answered by jfl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only natural. Give it time. Your body may or may not go back to exactly how it was before. No one exercise will target fat loss at any one point on the body. General exercise is the only key. Swimming, walking and cycling are low impact forms of exercise. But, gee, it's only been a month. Give your body a chance to recover.
2007-11-09 06:02:22 · answer #4 · answered by Bundy Boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time and patience - it can take 3 to 4 months for your body to get back to normal.
2007-11-09 06:01:49 · answer #5 · answered by D B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check to see if there is a twin trapped in there!
2007-11-09 05:51:10 · answer #6 · answered by Mister Ambulance Driver 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋