Childbirth is a very special moment for all women. Whilst being a proud new mother, a protruding stomach is very frustrating for most women. Some women simply accept that their old figure is gone for good and decide to concentrate on raising their children whereas most women still want to look attractive, and sexy but at the same time still enjoy motherhood. After the first pregnancy it usually takes approximately 6 months for the stomach to regain its normal shape. However future pregnancies appear to have a negative effect on a women’s abs. In today’s world of vanity most women become obsessed with retaining their post pregnancy body. If the out of shape and flabby muscles are not attended to early on after pregnancy it can be very difficult to get rid of them later on. You can have a nice flat stomach again, and fit into your favourite jeans and beach bikini, all it takes is some hard work and dedication.
BEFORE BEGINING A DIET OR EXCERSICE REGIME AFTER GIVING BIRTH YOU MUST DISCUSS YOUR PLANS WITH YOUR DOCTOR IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY COMPLICATIONS.
Step 1
Eat more fruit and vegetables. Before each meal eat a piece of water filled fruit or vegetable first. Carrots, cucumbers, cauliflower, broccoli, apples oranges and pears. The water will fill you up and make you eat less.
Step 2
Follow a simple daily exercise routine such as brisk walking, and then slowly build up to more strenuous exercise. Walking is good for strengthening the core.
Step 3
Lie flat on the floor with your feet slightly apart and knees bent. Place your right hand behind your head and place your left hand just above your belly button. Raise your head slightly off the ground. The muscles in the stomach separate after pregnancy. If you can feel more than one fingers width between these muscles continue walking for approximately two weeks and check again. If you feel one fingers space between the muscles proceed to the next step.
It is possible to do light abdominal exercises 2-3 weeks after giving birth, however if you have had a caesarean section it is advisable to wait at least 6 weeks.
Whilst lying on the floor place both hands behind your head. Bend your knees and raise your head up from the ground. Touch your right elbow to your left knee and then your left elbow to your right knee. Repeat the movement 20 times.
Another key element in reducing post pregnancy fat is breast feeding. Breast feeding is known to burn at least 500 calories a day. That is the equivalent of getting 2 hours of aerobic workout every day.
If you really want to get your flat stomach back after pregnancy stick to this exercise routine at least 3 times a week. Also maintain a healthy diet and eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, and drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day.
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