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Many mothers expect they will be able wearing their favorite pre-pregnancy trousers right after arrival home from hospital, after childbirth. In fact, such cases are rather rare. No doubt, weight loss will raise your spirits. However, active self-perfection and parallel care after a newborn baby and rest family members adds even more stress in your life. In this situation healthy nutrition and balance between care about yourself and others are an optimum decision.
What should mothers striving losing weight after childbirth know?
How many kilograms a woman gains during pregnancy?
On average, a woman gains 10-12 kg during pregnancy. During childbirth a woman loses on average 5,6-6 kg, and as a result she has only 4-6 kg of overweight that she needs losing already after childbirth (in rare cases overweight is 10 kg and more kg).
How soon a woman can return her pre-pregnancy weight? Is it possible?
Yes, it is possible. Childbirth does not mean now you will stay full for ever. Most moms return their previous weight in already 8-12 months.
Can a woman stick to a diet during breastfeeding period?
During lactation period a woman should not stick to any diet, however, she should watch her menu closely. During breastfeeding period a woman should eat 500 calories more than her usual norm before childbirth (in case your weight is considered normal comparing with your height). If you have overweight, you need consulting your doctor, it is quite possible, you would not have to eat these additional 500 calories.
During first three months after childbirth a woman should include healthy food in her diet and work out her plan of exercises. After your organism starts recovering and menstrual cycle recommences, you can stick to a healthy diet with low fat content.
Can a woman stick to a diet, if a baby is on artificial feeding?
If you do not breastfeed your baby, you can proceed to a sparing healthy and nutritive diet, however you should remember that, anyway, you need to receive at least 1500 calories with food (three meals).
Which exercises can help a woman getting into shape?
Include walks, runs, swimming or aerobics (30-60 minutes) in your program and repeat this program firstly one a week, and then 2-3 times a week as your organism recovers.

If you experience stress
Finding time for yourself – is certainly good both for your psychic and physical health (for example, sports exercising). However, on the other hand, realization of the fact you could spend this time for baby care can affect you negatively.
Surely, after childbirth it becomes really difficult finding time for yourself and, moreover, exercising. However, you should not ignore these exercises, remember, 8-9 months later you will be in your best form again!