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Postpartum weight management
I am at 2.5 months of postpartum and still my belly looks like a 7 month old pregnant. I need to understand all about the diastsis recti and how can I reduce my pregnancy belly
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Before adding suggestions, need some more evaluation into your present situation... Like is it your first pregnancy? Is normal delivery? Any complications during pregnancy? How much was weight gain during pregnancy? any uterine pathology?
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1. As it is already 2.5 months post delivery start doing exercises, but be careful dont be hurry stamina will build slowly.
2. See that your bowel moments are regular.
3. Monitor your weight
Inspire of following these still problem persisting, need to consult your gynaecologist once.
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If u delivered baby normally u can reduce it by excesersize .. and don't loose weight by diet plan because it reduces the milk supply..
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for more tips consult online
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It takes 10-18 months for the womans body to get back to pre pregnant state.
You will have to follow a vigorous workout routine at a Gym along with proper balanced Diet.
Use maternity BELT for 2-3hrs at a stretch.
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Dont feel depressed. A little more effort from your side will help in the long run.
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Hi
Ur just 2.5 months of postpartum
Generally abdomen appears to be little on the heavier side and it is more in ibese women or those who have put on more weight in pregnancy
Dont worry too much about it
Dont stress or so heavy exercise
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do light exercise..brisk walking..
dont eat heavy fatty foods
have a good diet sorted for ur self
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usage of belt is not recommended..
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Can reduce by regular exercise.
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Dr. Karuna Chawla
Homeopath
29 yrs exp
Noida
First of all u should change your eating habits like
1. Don't take tea empty stomach. Eat something like a banana (if you are not diabetic). ) or any seasonal fruit or soaked almonds and a glass of water first thing in the morning (within 10 mins of waking up). No only biscuits or rusk will not do.
2. Don't Overeat
3. Take your breakfast every day. Don't skip it. U can eat whatever ur mother or grandparent eat in bfast. I mean to say whatever is ur traditional food. If punjabi eat paratha, if belongs to south then take idli/ dosa etc.
4. Have light meals every 2 hours (in addition to your breakfast, lunch n dinner) e.g. Nariyal paani, chaach, a handful of dry fruits, a handful of peanuts, seasonal fruit, a cup of curd/milk etc
5. Finish your dinner at least 2 hours before going to sleep.
6. Avoid fast foods n fried foods
7.Take a lot of green vegetables n fruit.
8. Drink lot of water
9. Everyday preferably sleep on same time
10. Maintain active life style
Exercise in the form of yoga, cycling, Swimming, gymming etc.
Now about point no. 10. You should join a gym for weight training. Do it 2-3 times a week with at least 48 hours in between 2 sessions. On other days u can do cardio exercises. For more details u can consult me.
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Dr. Merlin
Homoeopath
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
U ll have to wait a bit for toning.
Need to know what type delivery u had.
Chat online for guidance..
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Dr. Shiv Kumar Sharma
Ayurveda
38 yrs exp
Jaipur
Hello Ma'am, Don't worry, keep patience for some time,u will be normal, take Decoction of fresh Giloy Tinospora cordifolia Mulethi Glycyrrhiza glabera at morning,massage with olive oil or Almonds oil, UDWARTAN (ubatan)
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U can consult online through Practo chat for further advice
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Do yogasana Suryanamaskar kapalbhanti Anulom-Vilom Bhastrika pranayam, take coconut water pomegranate juice watermelon Cucumber etc walnuts soaked almonds, pistachio etc Avoid red chilli spicy food ghee excess oil,sugar etc
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Dr. Gajanan S Manamwar
Ayurveda
11 yrs exp
Pune
By following sutika paricharya you can decrease post partum problems.
Take garbhashay shodhan medicine.
Take specific diet which is suitable in this condition.
Consult online directly providing all details through private chat
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take online consultation directly providing all details
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Don't panic. You just 2.5 months of postpartum period. It will reduce after some times. Whether you have normal delivery or cesarean section please specify this.
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you can take a online consultation
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Dr. Geetha B
Ayurveda
39 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes this is a common symptom complained postpartum period. There would surely be some mismatching in intake of food and avoiding some fitness therapies.
U can have physiotherapists,yoga or some simple exercise,sports activity to keep fit and fine.
Eat lots of veggies daily.eat fruits simply to get back ur lost skintone,and elasticity to normal.
Since pregnancy,deliveries are natural to a lady,recovery,reviving back to normal activities gradually are very important and necessary as quick as possible.. Recouping back to normalcy as quickly as possible is also necessary and depends on strong psychology..
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Dr. Amita Mody
General Physician
40 yrs exp
Mumbai
Get moving.
Post delivery rest is done now.
Take your Gynaecologist's opinion about when to start exercise depending on what type of delivery you had!!
Eat healthy and not items loaded with ghee.
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Diet and exercise help and no short cuts!!
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