9 Abdominal Exercises You Can Do After Childbirth

TOP 5 ways: How to remove belly fat after childbirth

How to remove belly fat after childbirth? An important question that concerns every woman after the birth of her baby.
What could be more beautiful for a woman than holding her baby for the first time? We have been taking care of our skin for 9 months, trying to minimize stretch marks. We carefully take care of ourselves and prepare for birth.

The only thing that upsets us after childbirth is the loose skin of the abdomen. How to tighten the skin of the abdomen? How to get rid of belly fat after childbirth quickly?

Today, Coolaser Clinic specialists will help us understand the exciting topic of postpartum recovery.

Exercises for the gym

Bar rolls

1. Take a lying position, leaning on the barbell. As you roll the barbell toward your feet, lift your pelvis.
2. Maintain tension in your abs as you perform. Hold the position at the end point and return to the starting position.

Repeat 2-3 approaches 8-10 times. The entire group of abdominal muscles works.

Carefully! The exercise is suitable for those who do not have lower back problems.

Bent Leg Raise

1. Get into an ab rack.
2. Place your elbows on the bar and grab the handles with your hands. Using your elbows, hang from the machine.
3. Using your abdominal strength, pull your knees toward your chest. Return your legs to the starting position.

Repeat 2-3 approaches 8-10 times. The muscles of the lower abs work.

Advice! Raising your legs straight will make the exercise more difficult.

A full set of exercises for training in the gym is presented in the following video:

What is an apron?

Apron - this is an unusual name given by surgeons to sagging, flabby skin on the abdomen. Most often, an apron forms after childbirth, but can form as a result of rapid weight loss.

The main problem with an apron is that it is almost impossible to remove at home. Stretched skin is almost beyond repair. Long hours of training in the gym and diets lead to an increase in muscle mass, not a tummy tuck.

How to choose a time to study.

If you are determined to train at home, then traditionally there are two news for you:

Bad. You will not have time to conduct a full training session while the child is sleeping. Babies rarely sleep...like babies. Some are only in their arms, some are only in their chests, some wake up every ten minutes. Even if you are lucky a couple of times, your class schedule will still be constantly disrupted.

Good. You can train with your baby. You no longer need dumbbells - you now always have natural weight on your hands. You already have the equipment necessary for training - a fitball, a children's mat, which will also serve well for your sports activities.

Let's start training. If you regularly worked out in the gym before pregnancy, you can easily adapt your usual routine to new circumstances. If the birth of a child prompted you to take only the first step towards sports, use the exercises below. In both cases, make sure that the baby is comfortable and as safe as possible, take into account his weight and do not overestimate your capabilities.

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Skin beauty during and after pregnancy - a dermatologist answers your questions

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Beauty excites a woman at any age. The birth of a child does not cancel the desire to be attractive. Unfortunately, the metamorphoses that occur to the body during pregnancy do not pass without leaving a trace. Stretch marks remain on the stomach and chest, and age spots appear. How to restore beauty to your skin, Hotline’s “Question and Answer” guest, cosmetologist and dermatologist, specialist in laser aesthetic cosmetology, Elena Cheslavovna Mikhaleva, will tell you.

Question: Tell me ways to “fight” stretch marks on the chest after childbirth (the baby is already on the willow): ointments, oils. When can laser resurfacing be done: how long should it take, what type of stretch marks should be before the procedures can begin? What procedures and when can be done on a cesarean section stitch?

Answer: Stretch marks, unfortunately, are a common problem. During pregnancy, breast weight can increase sharply, and stretch marks appear on them first. Before we talk about methods of dealing with stretch marks, let's figure out what they are. Stretch marks (striae) are scars, just like a suture after a cesarean section. Only mature, formed scars can be treated, that is, 5-9 months should pass after formation. Scars after cesarean section are denser, they can be polished only after 9 months, and stretch marks form faster, they can be treated after 5-6 months.

An effective method in the fight against stretch marks is laser resurfacing. But! This method cannot be used until breastfeeding is completed, and during active sun exposure.

Contrary to popular belief that stretch marks are forever, you can still get rid of them. Shallow, timely treated stretch marks can be completely removed. But you need to understand that you will have to do 5-6 procedures about once a month.

It is also good to use oils, for example, Bio-Oil. This oil has proven itself well; it can smooth out stretch marks a little. Bio-Oil can be combined well with laser resurfacing, this way you can reduce the number of procedures.

Resurfacing a cesarean section scar is a slightly different procedure. It uses two lasers. But here too you can use Bio-Oil, it will soften the skin and promote rapid healing.

Question: Sensitive and problematic skin, acne and post-acne. After pregnancy, many pigment spots appeared - entire zones. I tried using whitening cosmetics - it was painful and unpleasant. It seems to me that the pigment appears on the site of post-acne. When the sun is active I become very spotty, during this period I use sunscreen 50+ and apply foundation. Is there any way to remove pigment spots? How to care for skin with acne+post-acne+pigment? Where should I go?

Answer: There are two types of age spots: post-inflammatory (after acne) and as a result of hormonal imbalances (often observed during pregnancy and breastfeeding). Pigment spots caused by acne must be treated. The method of treatment will be determined by a dermatologist, it depends on the patient’s condition. For mothers undergoing breastfeeding, only external treatment is suitable. For cosmetics, I can recommend Acnecinamide, it is approved for breastfeeding. If the mother does not breastfeed, then she may be prescribed antibiotics so that the treatment is comprehensive.

You can also get rid of age spots using laser procedures in the autumn-winter period. It will take 5-10 procedures depending on the depth of the pigment. You can use combination treatment by taking medications, for example Neoton serum, which is used at night and always in combination with Neoton Radians SPF 50+ day cream.

There is no need to apply a shade of sunscreen that suits you. Its filter will protect you, it is important to choose a good product. In everyday life, it is enough to apply cream with SPF 50+ under makeup. When we are in the open sun, we do not apply foundation, but we take a product with SPF 50+ with us and apply it at home.

Unpleasant sensations when using sunscreen cosmetics are caused by acids in the composition of the products. Neoton series creams work on a slightly different principle. They affect melanin synthesis and give good results.

Question: After pregnancy and childbirth, the skin on my hands began to become very dry; this had never happened before. And a spot appeared between the fingers. It has been going on for a long time, about 2 months. If it is not possible to see a dermatologist, what remedy can I use if I am breastfeeding?

Answer: You can use Bill-Oil oil after each hand washing. Well moisturizes and quickly absorbs. It is advisable to scrape the stain to check for fungal infection; if there is none, you can use glucocorticosteroid ointments for 5-7 days. Try to limit hand washing. Water dries out the skin very much.

Question: Before pregnancy, I always had the problem of uneven tanning and age spots. I used cream with SPF 30 and the tan was more or less the same. After giving birth, this degree of protection was no longer enough, I started using cream with SPF 50, but pigmentation is still visible ((( please tell me how to use sunscreen correctly and how to wash it off the face?

Answer: In the open sun, reapply the cream every 3-4 hours. You can use Neoton Radiance cream SPF50. At night you can use Neoton serum for whitening purposes. It all depends on the quality of the cream. Rinse off as usual.

Question: Tell me, what is the best way to remove crusts on the heads of infants? Hair gets greasy quickly. Can you give any advice on how to avoid this?

Answer: You can use vegetable oil an hour before bathing and wash it off with regular shampoo. You can use Mustela film-shampoo for seborrheic crusts. But they can form again.

Oily hair is caused by a violation of sebum regulation. An integrated approach is required; at the first stage, you can use shampoos for oily hair. It is recommended to wash your hair 3-4 times a week; daily washing helps increase sebum secretion. You should be examined by a dermatologist.

Question: Does it make sense to take a vitamin complex after childbirth during breastfeeding? Will it really help improve skin condition?

Answer: Any medications during breastfeeding must be used with caution. It is better to normalize nutrition, which should be balanced, rich in vitamins and microelements.

Question: How to prevent hair loss after childbirth?

Answer: You can use strengthening hair shampoos, for example Revision. If you are not breastfeeding, take an additional multivitamin. Try to find time for rest and good sleep.

Question: I have neurodermatitis, it worsened after childbirth and does not go away. How can you alleviate the condition of hepatitis B?

Answer: Try to limit the contact of water on the lesions; in case of exacerbation, you can use glucocorticosteroid ointments for 5-7 days. And then - emollients (creams that retain fluid inside the skin)

Question: Why do acne and inflammation constantly appear on the cheeks and beard at the age of 28, while maintaining hygiene and without bad habits?

Answer: The onset of acne does not depend on age. This is a serious disease and requires complex treatment. Try using Acnecinamide medicinal cosmetics and consult a dermatologist. Consultation with a gastroenterologist is necessary.

Question: What method do you recommend for eliminating scars in the décolleté area? There was a scratch, then a scar formed, it is already 10 years old. I tried the procedure with liquid nitrogen, it was very long and painful.

Answer: Only laser resurfacing in the autumn-winter period. The procedures are repeated – every month. 5-8 procedures may be required. Come to the Linline clinic. We will be glad to see you.

Question: 2 months have passed since the birth (ks). I take vitamins (femibion2) and have a fairly varied diet). All this time my cheeks are terribly peeling. What to do with them? And can you recommend which cosmetic products, which brand is best to buy?

Answer: Good peeling can be observed with seborrheic dermatitis and with allergic dermatitis and perioral dermatitis - of course, you need to see the patient to make the correct diagnosis. For now you can use Bio-oil oil 2 times a day

Question: During pregnancy, a growth similar to a wart formed on my hand (on the inside of the little finger, which is adjacent to the ring finger); after childbirth, another growth formed on the same finger. They are flesh-colored, callus-like, painful when pressed, and dry. After 2.5 years, the second growth began to go away. I contacted surgeons and they said they didn’t know what it was, but it had to be removed. No analyzes were done. Tell me, what could this be and what should I do with them?

Answer: Most likely these are warts. This is a virus and therefore more elements appeared. It needs to be removed with a laser - the most effective and painless method. Come to us at the Linline clinic.

Question: Pink spots appeared on my back and chest, I went to the doctor. Previously they said it was pityriasis rosea. A salicyl-resorcinol solution was prescribed at the pharmacy. I started processing it, and only then I read that these components are not recommended for pregnant women at all. Confused about whether to continue treatment?

Answer: Most likely it is lichen versicolor, then the treatment was prescribed correctly, there is no concern. External remedies during pregnancy can be used for no more than 2 weeks. If you have pityriasis rosea, you cannot apply this product; avoid contact with water, friction, and irritation for 6-8 weeks; if there are symptoms (itching), antihistamines and external moisturizers are used.

Question: How to deal with stretch marks that appear on the chest during pregnancy, during pregnancy and after?

Answer: During the period of breastfeeding, you can use Bio-oil oil, after which we add laser resurfacing in the autumn-winter period

Question: I'm concerned about the pigmentation above the lips (a la mustache). I use protective cream 30 SPF. How can I get rid of it? I have been breastfeeding for 8 months.

Answer: SPF30 protection is not enough. You can use neoton radiance cream SPF 50 and neoton serum at night for 2-3 months. While you are breastfeeding, your choice of products is limited.

Question: My baby is 11 months old. Now I am breastfed with complementary foods, I don’t give formula. After six months, red, rough spots sometimes appeared on the bend of the legs at the bottom and under the knees. I didn’t notice any particular allergies to foods. At 10 months There was a very strong rash all over the legs and locally on the body and arms. They suspect that this is atopic dermatitis, now everything is gone, only in some places the skin is rough (legs), is it possible to identify why this is and is there any point, if so, what should we do? Is atopic dermatitis a lifelong disease or one that goes away with age/treatment?

Answer: Most likely this is atopic dermatitis, a chronic disease, but if you follow a diet regimen, exacerbations may be avoided. Allergy tests at this age are not very informative. Dry skin needs to be moisturized with emollients (Mustela Stelatopia, Bioderma Atoderm, Lipikar bp+, Topicrem)

Question: Before pregnancy, I also had moles or papillomas, mainly on my neck and armpits. Was a bit. It became much larger during pregnancy, but I did not risk going to the clinic while pregnant. The dermatologist did not examine me. We still have GW. Is it possible for me to somehow get rid of them now or only after completing the GW? And my legs above the knees are also very itchy. Especially in the shower. Not related to cold or heat or the presence of clothing. I comb it into flaky red patches. Can I go to a dermatologist with this question, or is it better when I finish breastfeeding?

Answer: It is not recommended to remove papillomas during breastfeeding; after breastfeeding for a year, their number may decrease significantly and in the future - laser removal. The spots on the knees should be examined by a dermatologist now in order to establish a diagnosis and prescribe treatment.

Question: I would like to know how many facial cleansing procedures are needed on average to get a visible result (skin without any special problems)?

Answer: If you have unproblematic skin and a small number of comedones, you can remove them in one procedure, at the discretion of the cosmetologist.

Question: How to get rid of age spots that appeared during pregnancy. Or will they go away on their own? Does breastfeeding affect them too? (Child is 10 months old, breastfeeding)

Answer: After breastfeeding for a year, the spots may decrease in number and size. Additionally, you can now use neoton radiance SPF50 and neoton serum.

Question: I have terrible calluses on my feet (both on the steps and on my toes). A dermatologist looked at it and said that they can only be cut out. In the center of medical cosmetology. I’m afraid to even imagine it; it’s painful to even touch them. How does this even happen, maybe it can be done somewhere with pain relief? Or are there any other options to combat this scourge?

Answer: Most likely these are plantar warts; they can be removed with a laser with lidocaine completely painlessly. Several treatments may be required.

Question: How to treat psoriasis during breastfeeding?

Answer: You can only use external treatment, avoid stress. Baths with sea salt, creams with a high percentage of urea (Akerate 30 avene, Relastil 30%)

Question: My six-year-old daughter has some kind of formation near her eye. What is it and what should you do with it?

Answer: It looks like molluscum contagiosum and can be removed with tweezers. You can try cauterization with iodine 2 times a day for a month and a course of the antiviral drug Groprinosin. Perhaps it is milia, then it is removed by a cosmetologist. Ideally, if you are examined by a dermatologist, you need an in-person consultation.

Question: How to care for a stitch after a CS so that it is less noticeable?

Answer: You can use Bio-oil 2 times a day for up to 9 months, and then laser resurfacing.

Question: Please tell me why you can’t do mechanical facial cleansing in the summer? I want to remove blackheads. What is the best cosmetics to choose for combination skin if there is a rash on the face?

Answer: Cleaning can be done in the summer; after it, be sure to use sunscreen with SPF 50. For problem skin, it is good to use medicinal cosmetics from the appropriate series, for example Acnecinamide, Pharmaceris, Bioderma, La Roche-Posay

Question: After giving birth, a sore popped up on my shin, it looks like a wen when you press it like a ball. Nine months don’t pass, what to do with it and what is it? 0.5 cm approximately.

Answer: Most likely it is a fibroma; it must be removed surgically.

Question: My child is 2.3 years old. At the Center for Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Immunology, we did a biopsy and were diagnosed with mastocytosis. How to treat this disease? Is treatment with Nalcrom practiced in our country? To date, we have completed all vaccinations according to age. Is there a medical outlet for polio and mantu?

Answer: Nalcrom is widely used and gives good results; with matocytosis, it is important not to irritate or injure the child’s skin. As a rule, mastocytosis completely disappears with age. Vaccinations are also important; if there are no severe rashes, you need to get them.

Question: The child is 2 years and 1 month old. How can mastocytosis be cured?

Answer: You can use ketotifen, nalcrom, moisturizing creams. Treatment should be selected by the doctor individually depending on the number of rashes. As a rule, with age, by the age of 5, mastocytosis completely disappears.

Question: Even before pregnancy, I had problem skin, constantly acne (hormones are fine). It turned out that this is a reaction to sweets. Now I'm breastfeeding, the situation has improved a little. Tell me how to take care of your skin at this time? The pores become clogged.

Answer: In your case, you can use acnecinamide medicinal cosmetics, which are allowed during breastfeeding. When using this cosmetics, sebum regulation occurs and the pores become narrower.

Question: I encountered a problem. After giving birth, due to the lack of time for salon procedures, I decided to use an epilator; apparently I did the procedure for caring for the skin of my legs incorrectly. As a result, there are ingrown hairs under the skin, pustules, redness of the skin... Are there ways to solve the problem at home or in cosmetology? Where to start so as not to aggravate the situation?

Answer: In this case, the issue can only be solved by laser hair removal; the hair inside the skin is destroyed and comes out, as a result of which the inflammatory process goes away. Most likely, you will always have such a reaction to hair removal using an epilator. If you are breastfeeding, laser hair removal is prohibited; in this case, use depilatory cream or shaving. You can relieve inflammation with alcohol and antibiotic ointments. It is better to consult a specialist, you need a dermatologist.

Question: Baby is 4 months old. There is a spot on the cheek next to the ear, above the lobe. It is periodically not visible, periodically red and very flaky, periodically it becomes white and slightly flaky. It started after birth, the whole thing peeled off, and after 1.5 months only the eyebrows, bridge of the nose and places next to the ears remained. At the moment it's gone everywhere, only about one ear remains. Over the last week, I began to notice that I was trying to sort of scratch it. Doesn't touch the other ear? What could it be? As for care, I only apply Bepanten cream periodically.

Answer: Most likely this is allergic dermatitis, diphenhydramine is prescribed, it will be prescribed by a dermatologist.

Question: After giving birth, my body skin became prone to dryness, but before that it was normal. What hormones is this related to? Are there any other products, besides moisturizing creams and oils, that can intensively and effectively moisturize the skin? How long does it take for the skin to regain its natural moisture?

The same goes for my hair, it has become brittle and difficult to comb, even though I make masks and use conditioner. What can you do to help your hair? And the question of age spots and depigmented areas that appeared on the forehead under the bangs. I'm breastfeeding. Is it possible that the skin color will become even without mosaic spots after breastfeeding is completed or does this remain for life? What can you do to even out the color?

Answer: While you are breastfeeding, you can only use external products. Try using emollients (Mustela Stelatopia, Lipikar bp+, Topicrem, Bioderma Atoderm). As a rule, within a year after breastfeeding ends, skin moisture is restored and hair fragility goes away. It is important to drink enough fluids and provide yourself with a balanced diet and enough sleep.

For age spots you can use neoton, neoton radiance Spf 50. It is important to evaluate depigmented areas, this could be vitiligo, post-traumatic depigmentation, scar. Depending on the diagnosis, different approaches to treatment. In the case of vitiligo, you can use vitiskin - it promotes the formation of pigment. For post-traumatic depigmentation, scar – laser resurfacing. You should be examined by a dermatologist.

Question: How to care for the skin of the abdomen after childbirth so that it recovers faster? There are no stretch marks, but I would like the skin to become more elastic and tighten to its previous size. Is it possible to use fat-burning creams on the stomach and massage with a spiked massager a month after giving birth?

Answer: A month after childbirth is a short time; the skin recovers within 6 months. If the child is not breastfed, any methods of influence can be used.

Question: What procedures can be done a month after giving birth to remove the belly and subcutaneous fat on the abdomen? Wraps, massage, creams, tightening bandage, dry brush massage, scrub every day? What can be done from this?

Answer: A month after childbirth is a short time; the skin recovers within 6 months. If the child is not breastfed, any methods of influence can be used. Scrub every day is not recommended, 2 times a week is better. If you are on breastfeeding, you cannot use fat burning cream. Wraps - with caution.

Question: Tell me, how dangerous or contagious is lichen versicolor for a child (the course of treatment passes), if one of the parents has it?

Answer: Tinea versicolor affects patients with a certain structure of the sebaceous sweat gland. If such a structure is inherited by a child, then there is a possibility of infection from the parent. The disease is not dangerous, but requires treatment: mash, risorcylsalicylic alcohol and antifungal creams (the dermatologist will tell you). It is better to treat a sick parent.

Question: During pregnancy and after childbirth, small red dots began to appear all over the body, like small moles, they can be felt like grains, what could this be? They are on the stomach, back and collarbone.

Answer: Most likely these are ruby ​​nevi - they are not dangerous, can be removed by laser, and occur against a background of reduced immunity and with age. There is a certain predisposition to this disease, it is not contagious, you need to protect yourself from the sun (creams with SPF 50 and 100). Their location does not matter.

Question: At the 7th month of pregnancy, seborrheic dermatitis first appeared (on the face and scalp), and after giving birth, an allergy to dairy products also appeared, which aggravates the dermatitis. (There were no allergy sufferers in the family.) Tell me what to do? What tests or examinations need to be done?

Answer: The occurrence of the disease is most likely associated with a weakened immune system. Depending on the degree of damage, certain medications are prescribed: multivitamins, adsorbents, antihistamines, and in severe forms, even antibiotics. Problems on the face are often associated with stomach problems, so examination by a gastroenterologist is recommended. If necessary, the dermatologist will recommend scraping for demodex. In any case, you should be examined by a dermatologist.

Question: I am 27 years old, two children (4.10 and 6 months). In the last months of pregnancy, huge subcutaneous pimples began to appear, very painful and deep. In addition, many more small ones poured out around one large one. I smeared it with zenerite. They passed for several months, but the marks on the skin in the form of red spots did not go away. After giving birth, the situation did not change. This never happened to me even as a teenager. How to fight? Maybe you need to take some tests? I wash and care for my skin according to all the rules. .

Answer: If you are not breastfeeding, you may need to use antibiotics; a dermatologist will prescribe them; for external treatment, you can recommend Acnecinamide medicinal cosmetics, followed by multivitamins and adsorbents. There is laser treatment for acne - a very effective procedure. Acne can start at any age. You can fight pigmentation with skinoren long-term cream, neoton serum and neoton radiance spf 50.

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TOP 5 professional ways to tighten your stomach

1. Hardware method (a complex of 2 types of procedures)

The use of various equipment guarantees a quick and effective result of a tummy tuck. The most popular and high-quality ones are SMAS lifting and RF lifting . An integrated approach to solving the problem and combining Smas lifting and RF give long-lasting results, elastic skin and smooth texture. There is a special set of procedures called:

• Active skin tightening and skin flap reduction. (a set of 6 types of procedures)

1. SMAS lifting
2. RF lifting
3. RF needle lifting
4. Enzyme therapy
5. Laser resurfacing

• Mesotherapy

1. Cell therapy (skin restoration using stem cells) activates restorative regeneration processes in the body. Stretched skin of the abdomen is tightened, postpartum stretch marks disappear, microcracks and tears are restored. This technology has been tested in our clinic and has many proven clinical results in healing non-healing wounds and restoring lost tissue.

2. The introduction of hyaluronic acid or fibroblasts has a pronounced tightening effect. mesotherapy preparations tighten the skin of the abdomen and even out the relief.

• Fractional laser resurfacing CO2

Provides a long-lasting tummy tuck effect and no rehabilitation period. CO2 fractional laser body tightening is absolutely safe and has no risks of complications.

• Thread tummy tuck

The patient is implanted with biothreads that dissolve. The high efficiency of biothreads lies in the construction of a thread frame. Thanks to this frame, the stomach becomes elastic and toned.

• Abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is a radical solution to the problem, which is indicated in difficult cases. Experienced doctors believe that abdominoplasty is an extremely effective method, but it involves surgery.

Reasons for weight gain after having a baby

The risk of gaining extra pounds is greatest during the first year after childbirth. This is explained by a number of factors.

• During lactation, a woman experiences almost constant intense hunger, caused by an increase in energy (calories) and plastic (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) costs for milk production. However, the subjective feeling of hunger does not always correspond to the actual needs of the body, hence overeating and storing extra calories in the form of fat.
• Unreasonable crying, colic in a child, waking up at night for feeding, swaddling, etc. when caring for a newborn and a baby of the first year of life put a woman, especially one who has given birth to her first child, into a state of stress. Even experienced mothers are often overwhelmed when they have to deal with the numerous problems associated with their baby. It is known that one of the usual and accessible ways to relieve nervous tension is to eat food, both sweet and high-calorie.
• Traditionally, there has been a completely incorrect concept, passed down from generation to generation, that when breastfeeding a child you need to eat for two. To ensure full lactation, it is necessary to increase the caloric content of the diet by only ¼ compared to the norm.
• Staying at home after childbirth, changing lifestyle (lack of full-time work or study, active communication with friends, etc.) unnoticed by the woman is accompanied by an increase in the frequency of meals. It becomes common to drink tea (with cookies or pie), have a snack (again, something sweet or floury), cook something tasty for your husband or older child and try it yourself... The natural result is a set of extra pounds.
• A relatively sedentary lifestyle in the first year, when the baby has not yet begun to walk. Let's say a mother walks with her baby only 2-3 hours a day, and spends the rest of the time in the apartment, doing some kind of housework. Of course, such physical activity is not enough to utilize the calories, fats and carbohydrates received from food.
• Hormonal changes in the body that occur during pregnancy can also become factors in weight gain.

It is clear that excess weight for most women is accompanied by a feeling of dissatisfaction with their appearance, a decrease in self-esteem, even the development of depression. And the question of how you can quickly lose weight after childbirth becomes very relevant.

The best exercises for a saggy belly apron after a caesarean section

There are simply no exercises for instantly burning fat. Abdominal correction is a long and complex process. Exercises should begin to be performed for half an hour every day, gradually increasing the load. Here are examples of exercises that will bring maximum effect.

Plank

Pay attention to the correct execution of the exercise:

1. Take a lying position with your arms fully extended. If you have hyperextended elbow joints, bend your elbows slightly. The line of the arms is perpendicular to the floor, wrists under the shoulders. Rotate your elbows inward.

2. Raise your shoulders up with your shoulder blades. Don't fail. Try to push off from the floor.

3. Abdominal muscles are toned. Tighten your lower abdomen, do not arch in the lower back.

4. Keep your pelvis in line with your legs and shoulders.

5. Thigh muscles are toned. Legs should remain straight.

6. Tighten your kneecaps.

7. Pull your heels back and don’t roll them outward, pull them inward.

You need to hold in this position for 10 seconds, gradually increasing the time to 1 minute.

May be useful: 21 types of plank exercises to strengthen your core and back muscles

Leg pull-ups from plank pose to work the abdominal and core muscles

By doing this exercise you will tone your abdominal and core muscles well.

Technique:

1. Get into plank pose
2. Pull one or the other leg to your chest. You can also strive to raise your leg to your shoulder (as in the photo).

Pay attention to correct, uniform breathing. Exhale forcefully. Keep your lower back (don't sink it), don't sink your shoulder blades, watch your pelvis. It should not jump up or be strongly lowered. All muscles work actively.✌️

Alternating leg lifts

Performed for abs and improved posture. Lying on your back, you should stretch your legs and lift one, then the other, in turn. You need to hold each leg suspended for 5-10 seconds. Perform 4 approaches.

Important! Control your lower back when lowering and raising your legs. It should not come off the floor. You need to press your lower back into the floor. Lower your legs to the height that your lower back allows. It is very important. If the lower back comes off the floor, the abs and core muscles stop working, the exercise becomes useless and traumatic.

Bike

If the previous exercise is still too difficult to perform, you can replace it with this one.

A classic exercise to develop leg muscles, abs, and improve blood circulation. Perform while lying on your back: raise your legs 60° and begin movements as if riding a bicycle, alternately pedaling with each leg. This should be done for at least 3 minutes, gradually increasing the load time.

Control your lower back. Remember, it cannot be lifted off the floor.

Alternating leg lifts from a half-bridge.

Get into half-bridge pose. To do this, from a lying position on your back, place your legs on your feet at the width of your pelvis. With your feet on the floor, lift your pelvis up. Do not turn your feet outward, place them straight or slightly inward. You lie on your shoulder blades, do not pull your head into your shoulders, do not squeeze. Stretch the back of your head in the direction opposite to your legs. Breathe evenly, through your chest. Watch your lower back, there should be no arching. Now alternately lift one leg or the other. The pelvis is suspended all the time, do not lower it. Make sure you breathe evenly. With effort we exhale. This exercise works the abdominal and buttock muscles well. Do the exercise according to your well-being and capabilities. Of course, the more times you do it, the better your muscles will work.

Vacuum

This exercise must be performed in consultation with a doctor. It is done on an empty stomach. It’s not for me to suck in my stomach and hold my breath for more than 10 seconds. Then you need to relax your abdominal muscles and perform several approaches, gradually increasing the execution time.

More detailed information in this article: How to do the abdominal vacuum exercise correctly - a complete guide

Cat

You need to kneel and place your hands on your elbows. The exercise involves bending not so much in the lower back, but more in the thoracic region. Pay attention to the position of your arms and legs. Number of repetitions up to 10, 4 sets.

You can perform this exercise using a roller. For the deepest muscle work, you can perform this exercise using a roll.

You cannot tilt your head back too much.

Read about the correct execution of this exercise here: Yoga poses for a toned and beautiful stomach and narrow waist

Strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.

The pelvic floor muscles support the internal organs and prevent them from sinking. With low tone of the pelvic floor muscles, the internal organs prolapse and the effect of a protruding abdomen is created.

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Hoop

You can spin a hoop or hula hoop for an unlimited time. Such workouts will tighten your abdominal muscles and emphasize your waist. The main thing is to do the exercises daily.

Training should be accompanied by proper nutrition, healthy sleep, and lack of stress. Only under such conditions can you remove belly fat and excess weight after childbirth.

Hiking

Walking with a stroller in the fresh air can benefit both mother and baby. If you walk for at least 3 hours every day, the extra pounds will gradually disappear and your body condition will improve.

Figure restoration

To return your figure to its previous state, it is first of all important to improve your diet. Since physical activity is allowed only after the suture has healed. You should not trust the reviews of other mothers in this matter; you should get permission from your doctor.

Nutrition

On the first day you should avoid solid foods. Most likely, a woman will have to make do with just water, which can be diluted with fruit juice in a ratio of 100 ml to 1 water.

It is better to choose lemon, as it will help restore lost strength, strengthen the immune system, and have an anti-inflammatory and disinfecting effect. The woman receives all other nutrients needed for recovery from IVs.

On the second day, the list of foods that you can eat expands. These include:

• meat broth with chicken or beef;
• skim cheese;
• juice, tea, rosehip decoction, jelly, compote;
• lean meat;
• homemade yogurt without additives.

Adhering to such a diet, a woman helps her body quickly rehabilitate after suffering stress. On the third day, the menu becomes even more varied. In addition to all of the above products:

• steamed cutlets or meatballs;
• cheese;
• meat and vegetable purees;
• porridge with water;
• baked apples;
• kefir if you have problems with stool.

Naturally, all products on the menu must be agreed upon with the attending physician. They should not irritate the intestines or cause gas or constipation. The dishes should be kept warm, and after 3 days the nursing mother should be given a full diet.

Yoga

You can start practicing yoga 42 days after a caesarean section. Throughout this period, physiological recovery occurs:

• tissues become scarred;
• swelling of the external genitalia subsides;
• the uterus contracts and returns to its original size;
• internal organs take their previous position.

These days are the most difficult period after surgery, when exercise should be avoided so as not to overstrain the muscles. Yoga cannot be practiced after cesarean section if you have the following diseases:

• uncompensated heart disease;
• arthritis, arthrosis;
• severe fatigue;
• increased body temperature;
• exacerbation of ulcers;
• spinal injuries;
• blood pathologies, etc.

You should not do yoga immediately after eating. The optimal time between meals and training is 2 hours. Another limitation is visiting the sauna. If the training is carried out correctly, the woman will observe only positive changes:

• muscle elasticity will increase;
• flexibility improves and muscles tighten;
• weight loss;
• the uterus is strengthened;
• breathing is restored;
• depression goes away;
• pain in the lumbar region is eliminated;
• the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract improves.

Exercise overview

A few hours after the operation, you can perform simple gymnastic exercises, as well as chest and abdominal massage:

• Place your hands behind your back and stroke the lumbar region with the back and palmar surfaces of your hands from top to bottom and to the sides.
• Holding the area of ​​the sutures, perform deep breathing with your stomach - inhale for 1-2 steps, inflating your stomach, exhale for 3-4 steps, drawing in your stomach as much as possible.
• Stroking the front and side surfaces of the chest from bottom to top towards the armpit area. The left side is massaged with the right hand, the right side with the left.
• Cough while supporting the suture area with your palms.

There are exercises that can be performed the very next day after surgery. Starting position - sitting with emphasis on your back, perform the exercises slowly up to 10 times:

• pull socks toward and away from you;
• rotate your feet in and out;
• press your knees together and then let go;
• tense and relax the gluteal muscles;
• bend one leg and stretch it forward, lower it and repeat the exercise with the second.

Also useful are Kegel exercises to strengthen the muscles of the perineum and pelvic floor. You need to squeeze the muscles of the perineum in such a way as if you wanted to hold a stream of urine and hold it in tension for a few seconds, then relax. You need to perform 10-20 repetitions at a fast pace 3-4 times a day and gradually increase the tension time by 1 second, reaching 20 seconds or more.

If you perform this exercise regularly, you can avoid problems with urinary incontinence.

After the stitches are removed, you can begin light exercises for the abdominal muscles:

• Take a sitting position and bend your back slightly, inhale and exhale, and as you exhale, draw in your stomach. Stay in this position for 1 second, then relax your stomach and exhale. Perform 10-15 repetitions several times a day.
• Lie with your back on a hard surface and bend your knees. Lift your pelvis up without lifting it and lower it down. Perform 15-20 repetitions several times a day.