Pregnancy is a happy period in the life of every woman. However, the long 9 months of gestation leave an imprint on the female figure. Many women become very fat, and, having given birth, try to recover as soon as possible. But it turns out this is not for everyone. Why? And in general, is it possible to return to previous forms after the birth of a child?
It is impossible to say unequivocally that a figure after childbirth, if it has deteriorated or somehow changed, it will forever remain so and nothing will be impossible to do. Impossible is not, there would be a desire to quickly recover and return to their previous forms.
Before talking about how to save a figure after childbirth, it’s worthwhile to first point out some factors that affect the entire subsequent recovery process. Namely, what kind of lifestyle a woman led before childbirth, how they went, in what condition she is after the birth of a child, how old she is, and what kind of birth she experienced.
In fact, these five questions are the most important ones that will help to design all future work to restore the figure. We will consider them more specifically, and also we will understand what the essence of each is.
So, let's start with age. In women under 30, the figure after childbirth recovers much faster than in those who have crossed the specified age line. And it's not just about volumes. Pregnancy naturally stretches the skin. No creams, lotions and balms can protect a woman from stretch marks and subsequent sagging skin. However, in 30-year-old women, the skin regenerates faster and more efficiently. It is also difficult to recover from repeated birth.
The next moment that affects the restoration of the figure after childbirth is the degree of training of the woman before childbirth, how the real pregnancy went, how it was resolved. If a woman regularly engaged in sports and tried to maintain a figure before carrying a child, during the period of 40 weeks of waiting for the child, as much as possible, she did not neglect moderate physical exercises, then after birth her figure will quickly return to normal. Another thing, if the pregnancy was difficult, the woman was forbidden to have an active lifestyle and a permanent rest was prescribed. The situation is aggravated if, for all 40 weeks of bearing the fetus, the mother only “stuffed” herself with food and stretched her own stomach.
And finally, the figure after childbirth directly depends on how the woman was resolved. If she gave birth in a natural way and without serious injuries and complications of the birth canal, then mom will be able to recover in a couple of months. If she underwent labor operations with suturing, both on the internal organs and on the external ones (especially for Caesarean), then she will be able to take up the figure no earlier than six months later only with the permission of a qualified specialist and after a full examination.
With the main aspects affecting the restoration of the figure after the birth of a child, sorted out. But many mothers are worried by another question: in what way to return to the previous figure and volumes? And the answer is simple: only with the help of sports. No diet or specially selected nutrition (although not without it) will help better than physical education and daily physical activity.
What needs to be done?
Firstly, you should accustom yourself to start the day with a morning warm-up or a 5-minute charge. In fact, exercise in the morning will help not only wake up, but also make all body systems work.
Secondly, make a rule not to use the elevator and daily walk several kilometers. It will help to restore the figure and swimming.
Thirdly, sign up for aerobics classes or, at worst, purchase a disc with recordings of fitness training. To pump the press, to stretch the muscles and train the body to endure physical activity - the main task.
Fourth, in addition to aerobics, it will not be superfluous to purchase any simulator for home use. If finances allow, it’s ideal to purchase a treadmill, exercise bike or even a whole complex for training all muscles. A more economical option, but bringing no less pleasant result is a hula hoop. Regular exercises with this hoop - and the figure after childbirth will recover in a few months: the waist and hips will decrease, the stomach will tighten, become elastic. A rotating disk with dumbbells will also help, which will tighten the muscles of the arms, chest, neck, relieve fat deposits in the legs, hips, calves.
And finally, to restore the figure after childbirth is only possible with regular training. Stops, indulgences and self-pity will not allow you to achieve the desired shape. Of course, you have to choose: either harmony and health, or temporary pleasures and laziness!