The postpartum belly is one of the most common complaints after pregnancy for many new mothers. Getting rid of pregnancy fat is hard and stubborn. Here are some tips that can help you flatten the tummy, lose the fats and get you back into shape.
Understanding Postpartum Belly
New mothers always wonder.. after the baby’s out, then why the belly bulge? Are those loose skin, tummy fats, or something?
The reasons..a bit of everything:
- Abdominal muscles stretched out after gaining weight during pregnancy
- Shifting of the small intestine, sigmoid colon, and stomach for more baby room
- Hormonal production for connective tissue elasticity
Causes
- Hormones – hormones play a major in the different changes and processes in the body. They can make the weight gain more than normal and store more fats, particularly for women with high levels of estrogen.
- Genetics - every individual is unique, some have more belly fat than others. They are part of the biological makeup of traits passed down by the parents to their children.
- Abdominal Separation -usually, abdominal separation occurs in older women where the abdominal muscles separate in the middle of the stomach. Its abdominal separation leads to a bulge on the midsection.
Tips to Lose Post Postpartum Belly
1. Breastfeed
Besides the fact that breastfeeding makes the mother-child bond strong, provides ideal nutrients, and strengthening the immune system, they also promote weight loss to the mother. Minimum breastfeeding takes 300 to 500 calories in a day, which shows mothers who breastfeed lost weight faster than those who didn’t.
2. Less Sugar
Eating a lot of added sugar increases abdominal fat, either make cutbacks on sugar intake or avoid entirely harmful sugars.
- Natural and healthy sugars (Fruits and Vegetables)
- Eat a high-protein and soluble-fiber diet (Eggs and Whole Grain Bread)
- Avoid foods rich in trans-fat (Margarine and Spreads)
3. Exercise
Begin with the right exercises to make the abdominal muscles strong. After birth, within 8 to 12 weeks is the best time in shedding off belly fat. Follow and consistently exercise at your own pace and feel.
- Low Impact Cardio- 30 minutes for 3 times a week
- Core Strengthening Training-forearm plank, reverse crunch, and scissors kick
- Resistance Training -walking, deep belly breathing, head lifts, and curl-ups
- Weight Exercises- lifting weights, sit-ups, and push-ups
4. Lessen or Eliminate Alcohol
Alcoholic drinks contain sugar and artificial sweeteners. They cause changes to hormonal levels and lowers bodily inhibitions.
5. Stay Hydrated
60% of the body is composed of water and plays a major role in every cellular activity of the body. Particularly after pregnancy, it is important to stay hydrated to help lose weight in the process:
- suppress the appetite
- boost up metabolism
- make exercise easy and more efficient
6. Eat Healthily
Either breastfeeding or not, eating healthy food is essential. New mothers need the energy to care for the baby but put in healthy calories and healthy energy:
- high fiber cereals
- protein-rich foods
- vegetables and fruits
7. Postpartum Belly Wrap
After a day or two, wearing a postpartum belly wrap helps jump-start the postpartum recovery process. Several benefits such as:
- Promotes good blood circulation
- Improves bodily posture
- Helps in the uterus involution process
- Compression therapy
- Supports back and abdominal muscles
8. Non-Invasive Procedures
Nowadays, several modern technologies reduce fat naturally, fast results, and have worry-free post-surgery recoveries.
For postpartum-belly women who want to avoid surgery, BODYTITE can reduce fat without leaving behind saggy, wrinkly abdominal skin. The procedure uses a minimally invasive Radio-Frequency Assisted Lipolysis (RFAL), which has a surgical-like result with no scars and a more tightened abdominal skin.
- No Scars
- Uses internal and external lipolysis
- Less downtime
- Long-lasting results
Applicable Body Parts:
- Chin
- Neck
- Batwing Arms
- Inner Thigh Laxity
- Knees
Another latest and innovative RadioFrequency Assisted Lipolysis (RFAL) procedure makes uses a contraction device in cosmetic medicine. For after-pregnancy mothers with abdominal bellies, fats treatment can be done in-office and can go home and resume regular activities after the treatment.
- Minimally-invasive procedure
- Uses small wand
- Light sedation or local anesthesia
- With results after the procedure
Applicable Body Parts:
- Axilla
- Abdomen Etching
- Upper Arms
- Inner Thighs
- Knees
- Face Areas (Brows/Periorbital Region/Nasolabial Fold/Lower Face/Neck)
Morpheus8 is another innovative fractional skin treatment procedure that stimulates collagen production of the underlying layers of the dermis. Ideal for postpartum-belly new moms who wants to remove excess belly fats quickly, get rid of bodily wrinkles through collagen treatment on the skin.
- Natural
- Anti-aging process
- Fast results: 3 weeks to 3 months
- No. of Sessions: 1-3 sessions
Contact Skin Secrets of Denver, CO, or Skin Secrets of Cape Coral, FL, Today!
Skin Secrets provides modern and advanced cosmetic technology and high-quality services to Cape Coral, Florida, and Denver, Colorado. Postpartum belly will be forever gone with Skin Secrets’ latest innovative skin treatments and procedures to get rid of fat naturally, fast results, and worry-free post-surgery recoveries.
Greta McLaren, founder, and the owner believes aesthetic enhancements should always appear and feel “Very Natural”. Together with her expert staff has the experience and complete training in aesthetic medicine, and has been delivering natural-looking results to their customers.
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