\u2018Wait for 6 weeks\u2019. This is what the doctors will say before you start an exercise session after c-section. It\u2019s okay. You need to give your body some time. Thankfully, there are low-impact exercises which the doctor will advise you first, along with low-fat diet, to slowly get back into shape. Let\u2019s find out more:<\/p>\n
1. Swear By Workout Sessions<\/h3>\n
A workout routine is the first and foremost thing for a lady who has gone through a c-section. The options include yoga, cardio exercises, weight training etc.<\/p>\n
Practice Yoga Asanas<\/h3>\n
After about 6-8 weeks of delivering a baby, the new mom can start yoga. It is ideal to talk to your doctor about your health and well-being, when you decide to take up yoga. Lot of things has to be looked into \u2013 your body\u2019s ability to withstand physical stress, stretching and muscle pull.<\/p>\n
Once you get a \u2018go-ahead\u2019 from your doc, try out these yoga poses to start with:<\/p>\n
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- Start with simple breathing exercises. Do them for 2-3 weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Try out \u2018Pranayama\u2019 and recite the \u201cOM\u201d mantra and\u00a0Gayatri mantra when you meditate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When you feel you have recovered, switch over to the following yogasanas (but in the company of a certified yoga practitioner):<\/p>\n
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- Do Agnisaar\u00a0for your belly,\u00a0Kandharasana\u00a0for your pelvic area,\u00a0Bhujanga Asana\u00a0in order to strengthen your abdomen muscles and tone them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- There is a \u2018full body\u2019 yogasana too \u2013 the Urdhva Prasarita Padasana which is an upward leg extension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Want to stretch your back and spine? The Dog pose or Adho Mukha Svanasana will help in relaxing the muscles of your outer thighs and calves and improve their strength.<\/li>\n
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- The Snake Pose or Bhujangasana\u00a0helps you lose fat around your belly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A word of advice \u2013 do pay attention to how your body responds to yoga postures. In case, you feel discomfort in any way, then stop them right away.<\/p>\n
2. Focus On Your Regular Diet<\/h3>\n
Agreed, fitness is on your mind to reduce the flab and pounds. But diet also needs equal attention. Nutrition-packed diet which is well-balanced is as much important as working out and toning your muscles.<\/p>\n
Tip<\/strong> \u2013 Make sure your foods are low in sugar and saturated fats<\/p>\n
Have A High-Carb, Low-Fat Diet<\/h3>\n
Kandharasana \u2013 Have plenty of carbohydrates, fruits (fresh ones not canned), organic veggies, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, lean proteins, and healthy fats.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nAny benefits?<\/p>\n
Yeah, this will reduce unexpected weight gain, also rebuilds muscle mass. What you therefore get is a well-toned body.<\/p>\n
Stay away from raw fats, like butter, clarified butter (ghee) and sweets. They can never be your good friend when it comes to losing weight after C-section.<\/p>\n
3. Be Patient<\/h3>\n
No hurry, please! You have delivered a baby though c-section. It means your body has gone through a lot physically.<\/p>\n
Losing weight will happen, but in a \u2018slow and steady\u2019 way. Don\u2019t push your body too hard. It will take you a bit longer to slim down your belly area, so relax. \u2018One by one\u2019 is the best methodology to regain your lost figure. You\u2019ve had a major surgery, and you can\u2019t ignore it. Can you?<\/p>\n
4. Stay Positive<\/h3>\n
Having a positive outlook towards life after becoming a mother is the need of the hour. Just because you can\u2019t practice abdominal exercises after your c-section doesn\u2019t mean the end of the road. You can certainly get back into shape, all you need is a bit of time. A positive outlook is of utmost importance; you will eventually get into the waistline you have always admired.<\/p>\n
5. Opt For Lipid Bursting Massages<\/h3>\n
Find it tough to do yoga after C-section? Lipid bursting massages is the way out. But what are they? Ayurvedic therapies, which tone up muscles and fasten the process of fat loss.<\/p>\n
6. Get An Abdominal Belt<\/h3>\n
Don\u2019t confuse it with the belt one wears for spinal ache. The abdominal belt can be worn by ladies who have delivered through C-section. The only thing is that it has to be worn all the time, except when it\u2019s time to eat meals or during sleep time.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nAre Home remedies effective? Yes.<\/p>\n
How To Reduce Weight After C Section Home Remedies<\/h2>\n
Guess what the most important challenge is to a c-section mother- losing weight. Indian Ayurveda has plenty of home remedies which can give results. For e.g. keep drinking water (loads of it), eat plenty of fruits and veggies, sip green tea etc. and in no time you will get back into you fittest self. Have patience.<\/p>\n
Okay, here are the home remedies to reduce weight gain post c-section.<\/p>\n
1. Honey Water And Lemon<\/h3>\n
How It Works:<\/strong> Remember what is suggested to do first thing in the morning to lose weight? Honey and lime in warm water works best for c-section ladies as well.<\/p>\n
Ingredients:<\/strong> Half a lemon, Honey, and water<\/p>\n
Step By Step:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Cut a lemon into half<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Side by side, warm up water in a small vessel<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Pour the lukewarm water in a glass<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Add 1 tbsp honey and lemon juice<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Now drink it (but on an empty stomach)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Stick to this plan for 30-45 days until you notice the post-pregnancy flab reduce.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
2. Green Tea<\/h3>\n
How It Works:<\/strong> Green Tea is the best remedy which gets you from \u201cflab\u201d to \u201cfab\u201d.<\/p>\n
Ingredients:<\/strong> Green tea bag (even in loose powder form would do)<\/p>\n
Step By Step:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Boil a cup of water in a cooking vessel<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Put a green tea bag in a cup<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Once the water has boiled, transfer it to the cup containing the green tea bag.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Let the tea bag infuse<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Enjoy the drink!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\n3. Apples<\/h3>\n
How It Works:<\/strong> Talk of fruits, and apples steal the show. They are rich in iron, vitamins, etc. which is very good for the health of the mom (after c-section).<\/p>\n
Ingredients:<\/strong> Apple (in raw form or juice)<\/p>\n
Tip:<\/strong> Include apples for breakfast, and as an in-between snack throughout the day to benefit the most.<\/p>\n
4. Drink Plenty Of Water<\/h3>\n
How It Works:<\/strong> Breastfeeding is a natural way of feeding a new born. But it can exhaust a mom and make her thirsty. Drinking water (8 glasses a day )is the best way for new-mom to produce sufficient milk for the little one.<\/p>\n
Ingredients:<\/strong> Water (in \u201cpure\u201d water form or in the form of \u201cfluids\u201d such as lime etc.)<\/p>\n
Tip:<\/strong> Avoid taking caffeinated drinks (cold drinks, energy drinks, carbonated drinks, coffee, tea etc. as they are no way similar to drinking water)<\/p>\n
5. Tomatoes<\/h3>\n
How It Works:<\/strong> Tomatoes have Vit C which speed up the recovery process of the mom (after c-section) and helps combat infections.<\/p>\n
Ingredients:<\/strong> Just Tomatoes<\/p>\n
Tip:<\/strong> Have raw tomatoes (after thoroughly washing it in cold water) or in the form of tomato soups.<\/p>\n
6. Curry Leaves<\/h3>\n
How It Works:<\/strong> Curry leaves are not just aromatic, they also have essential nutrition in the form of Calcium, Phosphorous, Iron and Vit\u00a0C.<\/p>\n
Ingredients:<\/strong> Curry leaves (plucked from the kitchen garden)<\/p>\n
Tip:<\/strong> Curry leaves are a good garnishing aid in Indian cooking and useful for moms who have just delivered.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n7. Garlic<\/h2>\n
How It Works:<\/strong> Garlic helps in digestion of foods and also reduces PP (meaning post-pregnancy) weight.<\/p>\n
Ingredients:<\/strong> Garlic pods (in raw form) or in paste form<\/p>\n
Tip:<\/strong> Add garlic-ginger paste to your food items (as suggested by the dietitian) while cooking. This will not enhance the taste, but also reduce the weight.
\n\u201cQ & A\u201d time, for the ladies who have had a cesarean:<\/p>\nFaqs<\/h3>\n
How much weight do you lose on average after a c-section?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
A C-section means, your road to recovery will be slightly longer than a woman who has given birth via vaginal delivery. The only way weight loss can be assessed is after you have completed your six-week postpartum. Diet, exercise, home remedies will contribute for sure, but it all depends on the body built of the lady, before she conceived.<\/p>\n
What is the best exercises to flatten the stomach after a c-section?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
Yoga, Kegel exercises (vaginal floor exercises where you have to pull in your vaginal muscles, hold it for 30 sec and release it again) are some of the best ones which help flatten the stomach after you have had a cesarean delivery.<\/p>\n
What are the weight-Loss supplements for post-baby body?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
If you go the natural route, breastfeeding by itself helps you burn 500 to 600 calories daily. That\u2019s huge! Other than that, changes in your diet and exercise routine are itself adequate weight loss supplements for your post-C- section body.<\/p>\n
I hope, this piece was informative and detailed. Let us have your comments and experiences of losing weight after a C-section. Sharing is caring, after all!<\/p>\n
- Enjoy the drink!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
- Let the tea bag infuse<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Once the water has boiled, transfer it to the cup containing the green tea bag.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Put a green tea bag in a cup<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Boil a cup of water in a cooking vessel<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Stick to this plan for 30-45 days until you notice the post-pregnancy flab reduce.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Now drink it (but on an empty stomach)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Add 1 tbsp honey and lemon juice<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Pour the lukewarm water in a glass<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Side by side, warm up water in a small vessel<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Cut a lemon into half<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- The Snake Pose or Bhujangasana\u00a0helps you lose fat around your belly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- There is a \u2018full body\u2019 yogasana too \u2013 the Urdhva Prasarita Padasana which is an upward leg extension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Do Agnisaar\u00a0for your belly,\u00a0Kandharasana\u00a0for your pelvic area,\u00a0Bhujanga Asana\u00a0in order to strengthen your abdomen muscles and tone them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Try out \u2018Pranayama\u2019 and recite the \u201cOM\u201d mantra and\u00a0Gayatri mantra when you meditate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n