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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 […]
Women should maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy. Obesity or overweight during pregnancy increases the risk of complication during pregnancy and birth. Excess weight during pregnancy can increase the risk of many diseases such as diabetes, hypertension etc. How to check if you have a healthy weight? You can consult your doctor and know if you have overweight. You can analyze yourself using a BMI calculator. Your body weight will change in each phase of pregnancy. You must check with your midwife or doctor to analyze if you have a healthy weight. How to maintain your weight during pregnancy? Here are some of the steps to maintain your weight during pregnancy. Have a healthy diet – Health diet and healthy weight is a must during pregnancy. Plan your diet consulting with a dietitian. Have regular exercise – You should consult your doctor before doing any exercises. Exercises like walking, swimming, gardening, pregnancy yoga etc. are good during pregnancy. Having moderate exercises regularly can burn out excess weight. Exercise 30 minutes daily. Eat a balanced diet – Have foods rich in protein and nutrients and vitamins. A well balanced diet is good for growth of the baby and health of mom. Eat […]
What does Aqua Natal Classes mean? Pregnancy is a time to enjoy every moment. It is always advisable to have an active lifestyle during pregnancy. What a woman selects entirely depends upon their own choice, interests as well as doctor’s advice to them. Out of many exercises which you can opt for during pregnancy, one fun filled and relaxing way of exercise is attending an aqua natal class. What is an Aqua Natal Class? Aqua Natal Classes are carried out at various swimming pools by professional trainers. These classes are designed for pregnant women and are a good way to exercise while relaxing. The classes are carried out in water so it also helps the pregnant woman to carry out the exercise while leaving the weight aside as you become weightless when in water. They are usually carried out during your second and third trimester. What happens at Aqua Natal classes? You will be accompanied by many other mom-to-bes and will be in water. The trainer will tell you certain mild water exercises which will help you relax. If you are a non-swimmer, just tell this to your trainer and they will ensure that either you are not in deep […]