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Weight Loss After Pregnancy

When pregnant, you probably gorged on sumptuous foods, devoured meals for you and your child’s well being and obliviously mounted the pounds. The stubborn fat might distress you, but the challenge is to stay patient and persistent. Many women desire to regain their former body shape and weight after their pregnancies. Being a new mom is tough and therefore you might want to consider postponing your weight loss plan for a little later. Rapid weight loss after pregnancy is not usually recommended, as it may even have some adverse effects.

Your body is likely to take up to 6 months to return to normal after a pregnancy. Therefore it is not necessary to rush in to a weight loss plan immediately. The experience of childbirth and caring for a newborn can take up a lot of your energy and you need to allow your body to get adequate rest. It is advisable to focus on eating healthy in the first 3 to 4 months after delivery. Gentle exercise is a great way to keep the body fit and it can be done soon after you return home from giving birth. Vigorous exercise should not be done until you have had your first medical checkup post pregnancy. It is important to seek your doctor’s advice regarding the most suitable exercise regimen. There is likely to be some amount of weight loss after pregnancy while breastfeeding. This is due to the release of certain hormones which cause the uterus to regain its original size. It is also essential to take in a minimum of 1800 calories each day while breastfeeding.

A program for weight loss after pregnancy can begin when you experience improved strength and when menstruation returns to normal. The average weight loss after pregnancy should be about a pound per week, as more than that can take a toll on your body. How fast you are able to return to your previous weight depends on how much weight gain occurred during pregnancy. Most women put on about 25 to 30 pounds and lose about 12 to 14 pounds during childbirth. Therefore the remaining 12 to 21 pounds can be shed within 6 to 8 months. However these figures should only be seen as a basic guide and care must be taken to see that weight loss occurs in a healthy manner.

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