Tips That Will Help You Trim the Post Pregnancy Bump

Your doctor may refer to it as your postpartum belly. Others call it the post-pregnancy bump or tummy. For some, it is nothing more than a pouch. Bottom line is, after the joy and excitement of welcoming your child into the world has subsided, you can start thinking about how you can lose belly fat after pregnancy.
As everyone knows, a growing stomach is usually a sign that a woman is pregnant. It is normal for expecting mothers to gain weight during the pregnancy. Depending on what your normal weight is, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a weight gain of between 15 to 35 pounds. A significant portion of the weight you put in goes to your baby and your abdomen, which is why your belly size increases.
Giving birth will help you lose about 10 pounds but if "you let yourself go" during the nine months, those 10 pounds may hardly trim your after-pregnancy belly. Belly fat loss after giving birth is by no means easy but it is also not as difficult as it may seem.

Things to Do:

Breastfeed Your Child
Breastfeeding can burn up to 1,000 calories per day depending on the age and appetite of your child. You also burn up to 500 calories just by producing breastmilk. Actress Rebecca Romjin, who gave birth to twin daughters in 2008, said she was able to lose almost 60 pounds of the weight she gained during pregnancy without working out after giving birth because she was breastfeeding.

Exercise

Start your post-pregnancy belly fat loss regimen as soon as possible so you can regain your normal figure, boost your overall health, and minimize the risk of postpartum depression. Obstetricians and gynecologists say that it is possible to start exercising days after giving birth if you had a very normal delivery and had an exercise regimen during your pregnancy. Listen to your body and resume your exercise habit if you feel that you are up to it. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, you can do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as biking, dancing swimming, and walking, spread throughout the week. But if you had a cesarean section or a difficult delivery, talk to your doctor first before you begin an exercise regimen.

Things to Avoid:

Do Not Go on a Diet

Eat healthy and eat when you are hungry. Do not go on calorie-restricted diets. Dieting shortly after having a baby can reduce your production of breastmilk, lower your energy, and cause fatigue and mood swings. Depriving yourself of food can actually increase the stress that you are already experiencing as a new mom and cause weight gain. Load up on protein (lean beef and chicken), calcium (milk and yogurt), and omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, sardines, tuna).

Forget about Belly Wraps

Belly wraps or abdominal binders are designed to supposedly provide gentle compression on your midsection that can help reduce the size of your uterus. However, these wraps are no different than other fad body-shaping clothing. Instead of spending 50 dollars on something that is not effective for losing weight, buy some gym clothes instead so you can start exercising.

Francine Luke writes for CarolinaMomBlogger.com - Benefits of a healthy lifestyle . A blogger and exercise enthusiast, she is passionate about helping women improve their fitness and wellbeing by writing articles about proper diet, belly fat loss for moms, and other health-related topics.