Being pregnant and having a baby does a number of things to a woman’s body. From head to toe, a mother’s body literally changes. If you have recently given birth one of the first things you’ll probably want to do is get your figure back to the way it was before getting pregnant. While there is nothing wrong with wanting to jump into a fitness routine in order to slim down, it is important that you choose the appropriate exercises. Performing the wrong exercises soon after giving birth can actually cause complications, which do more harm than good in the long run.
Your attempt to transition back into your workout routine after labor should be handled with baby steps (no pun intended). This is especially true for new mothers that have undergone a cesarean section—any physical fitness or workout regimen should be approved by your doctor first. C-sections are considered major surgery and even if you feel well, stressing your body too soon can result in damaging the area where the C-section was performed. This includes ripping your stitches, which often results in bleeding.
New mothers that have been approved to perform exercises will find the following workouts basic but effective in helping you slowly but surely work your way back to your pre-baby body. One of the first exercises you can easily do involves breathing techniques. Doing deep breathing workouts is actually beneficial for your stomach area and just as it is useful for women in labor dealing with contractions, it is also great for new mothers that want to tighten up their abs to melt away the baby fat. To perform this exercise, start by sitting up straight and breathing deeply and slowly. This should occur in your diaphragm. While inhaling keep your abs tight by contracting the muscles and then relax the muscles with each exhale. With practice and time you’ll need to gradually increase the period of time that you contract your muscles and tighten your abs.
In addition to breathing exercises, good ole walking is great for getting a post-baby body up and running physically. It is easy to squeeze in 30 minutes of brisk walking, even while taking care of your new little bundle. Just the action of walking is enough to get your heart pumping (in a good way) and working out your entire body from head to toe. It is important to know that you cannot target any specific area of your body for weight loss - this includes the stomach area. If you really want to flatten your stomach over time then you’ll have to perform exercises that involve the entire body. You can even bring your baby along for the walk, either in a special carrier you can wear on your back or chest or by just holding your baby as normal. This also serves as a form of weight lifting while walking.
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