As you have pointed out in the comments, each mother is a world, some recover the original shape of her belly almost instants after giving birth and others need much more time, but in any case follow some of the guidelines that our Special Care will deal with today Postpartum will help you get a stronger and more toned abdomen.
Care, breathing and patience
Returning to exercise, especially if the delivery has been by caesarean section, is something that requires time, the body needs to recover and precisely the area of the belly is one of the most delicate to which you have to devote more patience and care.
In addition to starting with small walks, good nutrition and moisturizing the skin to prevent or reduce stretch marks, it is time to pay special attention to the cesarean scar, to which once cured we can also apply aloe vera, rosehip oil (diluted in vegetable oil) or some cream with marigold (that of Weleda for example goes especially well to treat scars).
While we wait for the first six weeks or those we need to feel fully recovered (for caesarean section they are usually about 10 or more) we can start practicing the deep abdominal breathing. Not only will it help us to relax, it will also help us to do better abdominal exercises later and we will begin to gradually strengthen the area.
Our Vitónica colleagues show us a simple method to breathe correctly that we can practice often, always being careful not to force or stretch the abdomen too much if we still feel pain.
Pilates and yoga, the best allies
After a prudential time, both the yoga As the pilates They are two good options for working the belly without fear of causing cervical or back injuries. On the contrary both techniques, especially the second one, focus on stabilize the spine and correct bad postures, while we develop the internal muscles of the abdomen, back and buttocks.
The movements are combined with the deep breathing that we will have been practicing before, which contributes to obtain better results, release stress and shape the figure.
It is not necessary to kill abdominals to get a flat stomach, although if you were already used to doing them before pregnancy surely once recovered you will have no problem in incorporating them back into your routine. But with yoga and pilates you can get similar results if you are constant and leave the rush, in addition to getting a more slender body in general and a moment to rest the mind, which is always appreciated.
Aerobic exercise is perfect to accompany these practices and also necessary to eliminate fat, if we have become accustomed to walking regularly it is important not to leave it or even if we encourage ourselves and we like to go running again starting with a light jog.
Last month evesther showed us how her belly was after childbirth, it is also nice to enjoy and accept in such a special stage the changes produced, there will be time after everything returns to its place.
Can you tell us about your experience?
