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Returning to normal or regular weight post pregnancy is a challenging task for moms. You need not start to lose weight immediately after delivery or baby birth. Take advice from the doctor or your midwife before starting a regular exercise routine. Your exercising schedule will also depend upon the kind of delivery you underwent. If you had a normal delivery, you might start exercising early, however, if you had a C-section, you need to wait till the time your stitches are fine and you get a green signal from your doctor. Some methods to lose your weight are: Have a healthy diet Eat fiber rich food such as oats, grain etc. Drink plenty of water Include starch, vegetables and pulses such as beans in your diet. If you are breastfeeding your baby, this will help you reduce weight quickly. Before doing exercises consult with your doctor and take advice. If you are ready to start exercises, start with simple exercises such as: Walking Gentle stretching exercises Pelvic Floor exercises Cycling Swimming Moderate stomach exercises Return to your day to day activities such as cooking after two or three weeks or as recommended by the doctor. Set a goal and schedule […]
What is Water Birth? Water birth is the birth of the baby in water. The labor, delivery or both occurs in water. Water birth is experienced as less painful and more relaxing. Water birth takes place in a pool filled with warm water. The birthing pool can be at home, hospital or other water birth centers. Your midwife or doctor will assist you during water birth. Who can have Water Birth? Water birth is recommended for healthy women with no other complication in pregnancy. What are the benefits of Water Birth? There are advantages and disadvantages of water birth. Some of the benefits of water birth include: Water birth is more relaxing. It reduces the pain during labor and delivery. It reduces stress. The effect of water will make you feel to reduce your body weight and thereby making you more comfortable. It is said that the baby feels the same environment as in the amniotic sac which makes more comfortable. What are the risks involved in water birth? Water birth has some risks for baby and mother. Some of the risk of water birth are: Infection – As the birth is in a pool filled with water, the chances […]
Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy. Almost half of the women pregnant complained of the same. The reason behind this is the ongoing hormonal changes in your body. These hormones make your muscles relaxed leading to even relaxation of muscles in your digestive tracts which keeps the food to hang around longer. Treatment of Constipation during pregnancy Pregnancy is a time when you need to avoid medicines as much as possible. In case of constipation, few lifestyle changes can help you get some relief: 1- Improve your diet: Include fiber-rich foods like whole-grain cereal, whole wheat bread, pulses, brown rice, fruits, and vegetables. A regular fiber-rich diet will add a difference to your digestion in the long run. 2- Drink plenty of water: Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Try drinking warm water if the constipation is too much. 3- Avoid Iron Supplements: Constipation can also occur due to iron supplements you take during pregnancy. If the iron is too high in the supplement you are taking, consult your doctor and change your supplement. 4- Exercise regularly. Regular exercise like walking, aquanatal, yoga, etc. It can help reduce constipation. Try to be active during your pregnancy as this […]