Category: Body after Baby

The arrival of a new baby is a joyous occasion. However, the excess pregnancy weight around your waist is not so joyful. Between midnight feedings, bathing, dressing and general care of a newborn, there is not much time to focus on weight loss. Don’t despair. Here are some simple tips on how to lose the weight safely and easily. You will be back in those skinny jeans before you know it.

Working out after pregnancy assists in the loss of baby weight as well as an overall feeling of wellness. New moms often feel uncomfortable with the changes to their bodies after giving birth. The combination of hormones and exhaustion from having a newborn often leave little energy for exercise. Easing into cardiovascular exercise allows your body to adjust and may improve energy levels in a new mom.

One of the hardest parts of pregnancy is the radical changes that happen to your body–gaining weight, feeling tired and having to slow down are just a few. Regaining your strength and deciding when you can go back to a more strenuous exercise program after the birth of your baby is dependent on the circumstances of your pregnancy, the birth and your overall health.