How to regain body shape after cesarean section

Caesarean section is a common method of delivery that can solve the problems of difficult labor and labor pain, but it will leave scars, so the mother needs to make preparations after delivery and pay attention to the recovery of her body after delivery. Women who have undergone caesarean section usually need about a week before they can get out of bed and move around, and they also need to sit in confinement. So if they want to recover, it is best to exercise and control their diet 4 months after delivery to relieve symptoms.

How to get back in shape after a cesarean section.

1. Eat a balanced diet

It has to be said that the reason why many mothers become obese after childbirth is because of their casual diet. They desperately eat large amounts of nourishing chicken soup, pig's trotter soup, etc., but lack the intake of vegetables and fruits. The correct concept of tonic is: expel lochia first, then replenish Qi and blood. The more lochia there is, the less Qi and blood can be replenished. Simply put, when the lochia has not yet been cleared, it is not advisable to take heavy supplements. The focus of diet should be on promoting metabolism and excreting excess water from the body. In addition, the diet should be light, low in salt, avoid fat, eat while hot, chew slowly, and refuse snacks. If you can follow these principles, you will not gain weight during the confinement period, which is the best of both worlds.

2. Breastfeeding

Postpartum mothers should breastfeed their babies as soon as possible, because the mother's body will consume the fat tissue stored during pregnancy little by little in order to produce milk. The production of milk consumes 500 to 800 calories a day. After one month, mothers will consume 15,000 to 24,000 calories more than non-breastfeeding mothers. If converted into fat, that is nearly 2 kilograms of fat. Therefore, many medical studies have shown that mothers who breastfeed themselves can regain their figure sooner and reduce the incidence of breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

3. Use a belly band and exercise regularly

The main reason for many mothers to be obese, in addition to the unbalanced diet mentioned above, is the lack of exercise after childbirth. Although mothers should avoid labor, it is necessary to do moderate exercise to eliminate excess fat on the waist and hips and restore elasticity. Generally speaking, you can start doing exercises such as abdominal muscle contractions and sit-ups 14 days after delivery. Mothers who like aerobic dance will have to wait 6 weeks before they can start again. In short, if you persist in postpartum exercise, the effect will be surprisingly good.

Pregnant mothers may wish to use a belly band after giving birth. This will not only help restore their figure, but also prevent sagging of internal organs and loose skin, and eliminate stretch marks. It should be noted that it is best to consult a doctor before use, because not every pregnant woman is suitable for use.

The above content is a summary of how to regain your figure after cesarean section. Do mothers have other more effective methods to share with other mothers? But no matter what method you use, you must stick to it. Only persistence will lead to good results.