Postpartum recovery is slow

This is the 3985th article of Da Yi Xiao Hu

After ten months of pregnancy and the birth of the baby, the mother's worries follow - obesity and shape loss, so postpartum mothers join the army of weight loss and body shaping. However, postpartum weight loss should not be rushed, but must be done step by step to avoid harming the body.

First week after delivery

The most important thing is to restore your health. You can do some light exercise, do some daily chores, and eat light and easy to digest food.

Second week after delivery

You can get out of bed and do body recovery exercises, which can help exercise muscles, promote blood circulation, and help discharge lochia and contract the uterus.

Third week after delivery

You can do some simple housework, exercise your leg and waist strength, and eat some warm tonic food, combining meat and vegetables.

Fourth week after delivery

Maintain a balanced diet, choose high-protein, low-fat fish and lean meat. Fruits and vegetables rich in low-calorie dietary fiber are indispensable. You can take your baby for a walk, but the time should not be too long.

Second month after delivery

You can choose vegetable oils that promote fat metabolism, and avoid sugar in food. Walking and brisk walking are the best ways to lose weight.

Third month after delivery

A fat-burning diet can help, as can increasing your exercise intake.

Fourth month after delivery

Make an exercise plan. Exercise 1-2 hours before meals is the best. The order of diet is soup - vegetables - rice - meat, and then eat fruit half an hour later.

Fifth month after delivery

You can increase the intensity of exercise, perform strength training, and carry out targeted exercises for the chest, waist, and legs.

Sixth month after delivery

During the golden period for weight loss, the body's metabolism has basically recovered, and swimming and aerobics are good choices.

Author: Zhao Yingquan, Women's Garden