In order to lose belly in the postpartum quickly it is important to breastfeed, if possible, and also drink plenty of water and not eat stuffed biscuits or fried foods, contributing to a gradual and natural weight loss of between 300 and 500 grams per week, guaranteeing good being and health.
However, there are other small strategies that the recent mother can follow to facilitate weight loss and especially dry the belly, such as breastfeeding on demand and do some exercises as soon as you feel comfortable, as well as taking teas and wearing a suitable strap. There are some belts that can be used in postpartum, which help support the belly, as well as helping to heal and prevent tearing of internal stitches, especially after a cesarean section. See other possible benefits of using Therapeutic Strap on Waistband?
7 strategies to lose belly after childbirth
Some quick and simple tips for losing postpartum belly are:
- Breastfeed whenever the baby wants because it favors the production of milk, which consumes more energy that is already accumulated in your body;
- Steaming food because it is healthier, there are more nutrients in the meal, it is tasty and more practical to do;
- Use a postpartum modeling strap because it facilitates the reorganization of the internal organs, compressing the belly, in addition to narrowing the waist;
- Drink 2 to 3 liters of water per day to ensure a good milk production and because it helps to keep the stomach always half full, reducing hunger;
- Drinking teas, such as green tea or fennel tea, help to deflate without harming the baby;
- Go out for a walk with the baby in the stroller or sling for at least 30 minutes, every day because it improves blood circulation, burns some calories and still unravels the mind, contributing to well-being;
- Doing exercises at home with the baby because this tones the muscles, fighting the sagging and even increases the proximity to the little baby.
By following these tips a woman can make her weight loss easier, but it is important to know that it is not healthy for the mind or the body to lose more than 2 kg a month while the baby is nursing.
To contribute to the well-being, Mom will be able to wear clothes that favor the new physical shape and try to always have her hair combed, even when she is at home so when she sees herself in the mirror she is not outraged by her own appearance.
Here's a great exercise to do after the baby's birth:
Diet to lose belly after birth
The ideal diet to lose belly in postpartum can not be too restrictive, especially if the woman is breastfeeding because to ensure good quality milk the body needs the nutrients and calories that are provided in the mother's diet.
At this stage the recent mother should make 5 to 6 meals a day and drink plenty of water between meals to avoid harming the digestion. The more raw foods you eat, the better it is for the intestines because they are high in fiber, which also helps to disinfect the abdominal region.
See a menu guided by nutritionist Tatiana Zanin in: Diet for the postpartum.
Exercises to lose belly after birth
Exercise is good because muscle contraction helps the excess fluid to be carried into the kidneys and out into the urine. However, in excess, it consumes a lot of energy by reducing the production of breast milk, which impairs breastfeeding.
A good strategy to lose belly without damaging breastfeeding is to follow the following step by step:
- Breastfeed;
- Drink water, tea or juice;
- Make at most 45 minutes of exercises;
- Drink water, tea, juice or yogurt and
- Rest for at least 1 hour.
So when it is time for the baby to nurse, the woman's body will have already produced all the milk needed for the baby to nurse at that moment. A great tip is to do the exercises while the baby is sleeping.
See examples of sit-ups to do at home in: Exercises for the postpartum.
If it is not possible to follow this scheme, because the baby is crying or wanting to breastfeed, the woman should try to relax and not be charged because she will lose weight sooner or later and when the baby does not only need milk, the woman can intensify the exercises and make a more restrictive diet that allows you to lose more than 2 kg per month.
Watch the video and see more postpartum weight loss tips:
