Things to note when exercising during breastfeeding

With the development of the economy, in order to adapt to the social environment, people's self-discipline has also improved, and their requirements for body shape have become higher and higher. When pregnant women are giving birth, they are very likely to gain weight due to excessive nutritional supplements and lack of exercise. For some women who love beauty, they want to join the fitness ranks after giving birth to restore their best figure. In fact, doing fitness during breastfeeding is beneficial to the recovery of physical health, but you should also pay attention to some related matters before doing fitness.

1Will postpartum fitness affect breast milk?

Postpartum fitness will not affect breast milk. Moderate exercise after delivery does not increase lactic acid levels in breast milk. But exercise will increase sweat secretion, and babies don’t like sweaty and salty breasts! So wipe your breasts clean or take a bath before breastfeeding, and there will be no problem. You can do some aerobic exercise during breastfeeding, but be careful to avoid excessive force to avoid uterine prolapse. You can exercise appropriately during breastfeeding, but you must pay attention to the intensity and make sure you get enough rest. Therefore, postpartum fitness will not affect breast milk.

2 Things to note when exercising during breastfeeding

Warm up thoroughly before exercise. Whether it is postpartum or normal, warming up before exercise is very necessary. This is to reduce the stress on our body. Our body also needs a gradual adaptation process. Warming up can avoid injuries during exercise. Replenish energy and water during exercise

It is easy to sweat during exercise, so we need to replenish salt water, preferably warm, to protect our bodies. The relationship between exercise and breastfeeding: You need to breastfeed before exercise. After exercise, our bodies will have secretions, which are not conducive to feeding the baby. We need to wait 1 hour before feeding the baby.

Fitness methods suitable for breastfeeding

Abdominal contraction (abdominal support) First lie flat on the ground. Contract your entire abdomen (contraction does not mean sucking in the stomach, it feels like the abdominal muscles contracting when you poop hard), as if it is about to touch the stomach. This is your starting position. From here, perform different movements, such as extending one or both arms overhead or extending and lifting your legs while keeping your back (lower waist) pressed against the floor. Yoga Ball Hip Bridge Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground or supported on a ball. Use your abdomen and pelvis to support your lower back and lift it off the ground. Hold for five seconds, then repeat. Boat Pose

Sit on the floor with your knees bent. Lean your torso back slightly and lift your feet off the ground. Lift your calves parallel to the ground, with your back straight and your hips bent at 90 degrees. Stretch your arms forward to a comfortable position to help you maintain your balance. Stay here for at least 30 seconds.