Get in shape after pregnancy, not an easy task for most women. During pregnancy, the woman's body is completely transformed to accommodate the development of the baby, there are many months of changes that do not end with childbirth. After giving birth, the body continues with its transformation, the organs that are displaced by the growth of the uterus, little by little have to return to their place.
In addition, the entire pelvic area is heavily impacted during childbirth and recovery is usually slow. That is, regardless of your desire and your willpower, recovering after pregnancy depends on many factors. For this reason, it is very important to allow the body to recover little by little, without forcing it and respecting the natural needs of the female anatomy.
Getting fit after pregnancy
Another thing you should keep in mind is that every woman is completely different, just like every pregnancy. In other words, comparing yourself to other women, even those who are from the same family, is the biggest mistake you can make when faced with such a feat. If your recovery rate is not as fast as other women and you compare yourself to them, you will only get frustrated and complicate your recovery even more.
Therefore, mentalize yourself and remember that your body has needed more than 9 months to adapt to the needs of your baby, plus the months after delivery. That is, you have been undergoing internal and external changes for about a year, so that is the minimum time you will need to get in shape after pregnancy.
But do not be obsessed with time, because some women need much more time and others, on the other hand, recover in a few months. It all depends on how the pregnancy went in each case and the needs of each woman. The keys to getting in shape after pregnancy are healthy lifestyle habits, perseverance and a very positive attitude. Are you ready to discover the keys to a good recovery?
Keys to postpartum recovery
- feeding: When we talk about food we refer literally to that, not to any type of diet. Especially after pregnancy and if you are breastfeeding, it is essential that your diet is very healthy, balanced and varied.
- Exercise: Sport is essential to lose all the weight you gain during pregnancy, as well as to tone it after the important change. However, all sports are not recommended for women who have just given birth. Avoid those that are considered high impactas they can further damage the pelvic floor. Try to go for a walk every day, even and if possible, try to do it yourself. It is not the same to walk with your baby and enjoy the scenery, than to take a walk at a good pace enjoying music, a podcast, your own thoughts and even your own company.
- Strengthen the pelvic floor: And in line with the previous point, do not forget to work the Kegel exercises to strengthen the entire pelvic area, very damaged throughout pregnancy and especially during labor.
- Emotional health: Many women forget to take care of their emotional health after pregnancy, focusing only on the physical plane. However, the hormonal changes suffered during all those months can seriously damage emotional health. Take care in this regard, try to talk about your feelings in this new stage. Because physical health is nothing, if you are not feeling well on a psychological level.
- DEnjoy your motherhood: Getting in shape is not just a matter of losing weight or toning your body. It also consists of accept all changes that occur when you become a mother, even if you are not a first time. Accept your body because it has been able to create and give life to your baby and that, it deserves unconditional love.