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Accept Your Mama-Body! Tip #17
One of my good friends recently had her third baby which means she is looking forward to round number three of trying to get her pre-baby body back. However, along with her desire to get back in shape, she had an epiphany that every mother has at some point. Every mother also has trouble hanging onto this simple truth:
You know, Even though I really want my body back, I need to just be a Mom right now. These little moments are going to pass me by if I worry too much about my body, when really its just a “few” extra pounds that can be dropped when I’m ready. -Michelle, MT
For the first six weeks after giving birth, it’s okay to go for light walks and do some diastasis rehab to flatten your stomach, but you should avoid engaging in strenuous activity or fitness classes until you get a post-partum release from your OB/GYN or midwife. Once you resume exercise, it’s still important to not overdo it especially if you are nursing. Here are some good thigh and tush toners to get you started.
Do not try to lose a lot of weight while you are nursing, or you may deprive your baby of essential nutrients. Nursing mothers need more calories than when they were pregnant, but that’s not an excuse to indulge your inner vacuum. Focus on eating healthy-fat foods that improve your milk supply, lots of fruits and veggies, and don’t forget to keep taking a multivitamin and Vitamin-D.
