If you are looking to get rid of that postpartum belly fat, here is an important message for you from health-care professionals.
Samantha Brodsky, an assistant fitness editor with POPSUGAR, spoke to four professionals about postpartum women and found one message absolutely clear that “pregnancy and childbirth are a delicate and beautiful process and there is too much societal pressure about getting your body back.”
It is imperative for a pregnant woman to gain weight for her as well as her baby’s health.
The recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) for healthy weight gain are usually based on a woman’s pre-pregnancy BMI.
For instance, NAM recommends gaining at least 28 to 40 pounds if you are underweight and expecting a baby.
Dr. Adeeti Gupta, a board-certified ob-gyn and the founder of Walk In GYN Care, said, “Pregnancy should not be a gold card to consume anything and everything but make sure you’re eating enough (after all, you’re eating for two) and, with your doctor’s approval, staying active.”
Lizzy Swick, pre- and post-partum nutritionist, told POPSUGAR, “Know that once you give birth, you will shed most of that excess weight naturally.”
And Stephanie Prendergast, a physical therapist and the co-founder of Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center said, “If anyone is promoting how to lose belly fat, specifically after birth, I don’t trust that provider.”
There are ultimately the best ways to get rid of that weight after giving birth. However, there are a few important things, which a woman needs to focus on first.
Below are the steps for postnatal women to correct any post-pregnancy complications and getting their body back in shape:
Step #1: Get approval from your Ob-Gyn prior to starting any workout plan after having a baby.
Step #2: Go through postpartum physical therapy under the supervision of a professional.
Step #3: Go slow and steady with your deep core workout.
Step #4: Postpartum Nutrition: Eat essential nutrients and avoid any type of dieting.
Step #5: Be patient and you will definitely get there. Brittany Citron, the founder of PROnatal Fitness, who offers the postpartum classes that focus on establishing deep core strength first, said, “The weight loss and all of those things will come, but with time. We just want women to be patient with themselves.”
