What are the causes of postpartum weight loss?

Postpartum weight loss is a relatively normal situation, mainly because childbirth consumes most of the female body's energy. In addition, breastfeeding is required during the confinement period, and the secretion of milk also requires a lot of nutrients. If the nutrients are not supplemented, it will cause symptoms of weight loss. There are many reasons for postpartum weight loss. It is recommended that you read the content of the article and pay attention to your own diet.

Why do I lose weight so quickly after giving birth?

Reason 1: Breastfeeding after childbirth

Everyone knows that human breast milk is very nutritious, so many doctors now recommend breastfeeding to mothers, because the food we usually eat will be converted into breast milk and supplemented into the baby's body. If your baby drinks milk powder, then everything you eat will become fat, so you will naturally get fatter and fatter.

Reason 2: Balanced nutrition

Those mothers who are more self-disciplined will make a diet plan after giving birth, and try to control the food intake as much as possible while ensuring adequate nutrition every day; but you still eat a lot of meat and fish, always thinking about losing weight later, so when you are gaining weight, others are already working hard to lose weight, there is definitely a gap.

In fact, it is very easy to lose weight during the period just after giving birth, but you have to use the right method. Don't just lose weight blindly. At least nutrition must be guaranteed. Listen to the doctor's advice and resume exercise. Only in this way can you be a healthy and beautiful hot mom!

Reason 3: Taking care of the baby alone after giving birth

You know, it is very hard if there is no one to help take care of the baby after giving birth. Mothers not only have to take care of the children, but also have to do some complicated housework. The baby will cry several times every night, and they have to get up to feed, change diapers, and even sleep well. So under such high-intensity pressure, even if you don’t lose weight, you will naturally lose weight.

How to lose weight after giving birth

1. Control calories and fat. Pay attention to the calories in each food and reduce your intake of high-calorie foods. Eat less fat in your daily diet and eat more fish and white meat (chicken).

2. The diet should be light. A light diet is good for women. Eat less salty foods and foods with soy sauce. These foods contain a lot of sugar or salt, which will not only increase body fat but also be detrimental to postpartum wound recovery.

3. Eat more vegetables and fruits. Vegetables and fruits are not only rich in nutrients, but also can help mothers lose weight. Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables rich in fiber after childbirth can help promote intestinal digestion, relieve constipation and moisturize the skin.

4. Eat regularly. It is best to eat at regular times and in regular amounts every day. Avoid eating too fast and chew slowly. Each meal should last more than 20 minutes.

5. Negative calorie balance. The secret to losing weight is that your calorie intake must be less than your body's consumption.

6. Losing weight requires a high level of willpower. Willpower directly determines the final result of weight loss. Mothers must have firm confidence in losing weight.

How to take care of yourself after childbirth

1. Rest for 30-40 days. The most important thing after childbirth is "rest". Natural births require 30 days of rest. Those who have caesarean sections, spontaneous abortions or artificial abortions must extend the rest period to more than 40 days!

2. The last two weeks is the time when the uterus contracts fastest. During pregnancy, the uterus is stretched very large by the fetus. Once the baby is born, the uterus becomes a vacuum state, and the internal organs become very loose because they are no longer under pressure. Therefore, within two weeks after delivery, except for eating and going to the toilet, you should stay in bed and rest at all times, whether it is day or night.

3. Wear a belly band frequently to prevent "sag of internal organs" and "contract the abdomen". During the confinement period, special attention must be paid to prevent "prolapse of internal organs", because prolapse of internal organs may be the root cause of all "women's diseases" and "premature aging", and will cause a small belly. Therefore, during the confinement period, you must frequently wear a belly band to contract the abdomen and prevent prolapse of internal organs. If you already have prolapse of internal organs, you can also use the confinement period to frequently wear a belly band to improve it.

4. Washing your hair is strictly prohibited: but you need to use the correct method to clean your scalp. As soon as the scalp gets cold, the dirty blood in the uterus will immediately coagulate into blood clots and become difficult to discharge. Even blowing it dry immediately is not allowed. Moreover, using a hair dryer to blow your hair can easily cause head wind and headaches. If the waste blood in the uterus is not removed, it is very likely to cause hormonal imbalance and endocrine disharmony, which will lead to many complications. Therefore, you must absolutely not wash your hair within 30 days after delivery to avoid endless troubles!

5. Do not expose yourself to wind: no matter whether it is hot wind or cold wind. After childbirth, the pores all over the body, including those on the scalp, are open. Once the wind blows, whether it is hot or cold, the pores will shrink immediately, which can easily cause muscle and bone pain, headaches, head wind, and even colds.

6. Avoid touching cold water: Mothers should avoid touching cold water to prevent catching a cold or causing soreness. Therefore, hot water should be used for bathing, washing face, washing hands, brushing teeth or taking a shower after the third week after delivery.