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Concerned about Losing your Figure

I am worried about losing my figure after childbirth

The mother's breasts usually do increase in size by as much as 2-5 inches during pregnancy and remain enlarged for a few months after delivery until the mother continues to nurse her baby. In addition to breasts, the uterus also expands in size during pregnancy.  Soon after delivery, however, it begins to contract to get back to its original size.  The stronger the abdominal muscles, the faster the uterus shrinks.  Any abdominal muscle toning exercises done during pregnancy and prior to getting pregnant will greatly improve the elasticity of the muscles and help in the uterus contracting back to its pre-pregnancy size.  In addition, contrary to popular belief, you are more likely to regain your figure if you breast-feed your baby.
 

Will my breasts sag with pregnancy or breastfeeding

Since there are no muscles in the breast, only ligaments, your breasts will sag from the increased weight unless well supported by a good-fitting bra.  These ligaments, once stretched, never return to their original size.  Therefore, a bra with good all-round support should be worn at all times, preferably even while sleeping at night.  The good news (or the bad news if you were flat-chested) is that your breasts will eventually shrink back almost to the pre-pregnancy size.

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Name: Gunhal
Country: India

Getting back into shape after pregnancy is not a difficult task, if you follow a healthy diet and exercise schedule. I was quite overweight after my second pregnancy but I lost all the pregnancy weight gradually over a period of 1 year. Breastfeeding is the best way to get back into shape.
 
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Country: India

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Name: B Shape
Country: India

“Get B shape, Get Back Your Belly Shape” B Shape is the only clinically approved belly shaper recommended by Doctors. Get Back Your Confidence just Rs. 650/- to 690/- For more details please log on to www.bshape.com Customer care - 9489990500 Trade Enquiry - 8870789107 info@bshape.com Belly Shaper, Elastic Abdominal Binder, Tummy Trimmer, Abdominal Support - B Shape - bshape
 
Name: Geetha
Country: India

yes it's true,walking is a good exercise,drinking water atleast 2 litres daily(from the beginning)during pregnancy.the main thing is that you should not get tensed be relaxed as you are.if you feel relaxed,the mouth part of the uterus would open freely.this is my story that i had been very distressed at the time of delivery.so i had a caesarian what i expect normal delivery a lot.
 
Name: krishna
Country: India

i am 28 and m planning to conceive next yr..but i get goose bumps and start feeling nervous at the very thought of labour pain..i dont know how will i manage it..
 
Name: nini
Country: Nigeria

i've had two kids and a third one on the way and i can say it will get easier, just take the pains as it comes and u can chicken out by taking epidural.
 
Name: smita
Country: India

hi i am 25 yrs old and had a baby boy 6mths ago....contractions started at 4.30am and it was bad...but i continued with breathing exercises all throughout and there was no need to scream out...pain was very well tolerated..however still i asked for an epidural injection at about 1.00pm and after that wowww it was just too good and i was relaxing...i delivered a healthy baby at 3.25pm....i am also healthy with no back aches as commonly presumed..
 
Name: Dr Rao
Country: Pakistan

now it is wonderful to have a baby in your arms without any labourpains. "great epidural delivery"
 
Name: txwoouayug
Country: Nigeria

cod overnight tramadol
 
Name: Decisions
Country: U.S.A.

after two years of marriage and a successful career , i got pregnant. as my contract expired when i was 5 months pregnant , i quit my job and spent the next two and a half years at home- 4 months of pregnangy + till my son was two . reason i wanted to see him grow. i began flexi work when he was little ober 2 years . thanks to a suppourtive family and coorperative child , i have risen on the career lader . i have no regrets on the decisions that i made and my child is also doing well
 
Name: sindhu
Country: india

hai iam sindu 25yrs old, i have a boy baby, who was born at the weight of 3.75 kgs. it was a outlet delivery. one thing i want to tell for the conceived ladies, please dont be depressed, try to co-operate with deep breathe with full hope for the birth, that's it. nothing else. dont be annoyed. everything should be bearable, even this pain.life is also like that only. thanks
 
Name: Aananthi Rajah
Country: malaysia

i have 2 kids. my advice to reduce pain and to speed up the process is by walking a lot before delivery. too much walking will loose up the cervic muscles and help speed up delivery with less pain.
 
Name: sunsun
Country: india

i think if you take epidural during labor, you don't feel much of pain. it is widely used in many countries , like us , canada, europe.it is pretty safe. in india some hospitals also use that.
 
Name: Jov
Country: india

i had taken an epidural injection for painless delivery 5 years back (2000). i couldnt feel the labour pain only the contractions so delivery was normal and easy. my child was also born healthy. i havent faced any problems after that, i have no backache which generally is a misconception attached to epidural and i am back to my original slim form and fit as a feedle. i am planning to go for a second baby and will definitely go for an epidural again.
 
Name: health detective 911
Country: zambia

to avoid painful labour pains take two dolomite tablets and two bone meal tablets six weeks before delivering. also drink red raspberry tea throughout your pregnancy available at health food stores.
 
Name: Sharan
Country: england

having had 3 very different labours - the best advice on getting through the contractions is deep breaths' and focus on what you will be getting at the end of it - not on the pain.
 
Name: Patricia
Country: other

i have begun to dread the thought of labour and i have five more weeks to go
 
Name: PREETS
Country: india

the article gives you a pleasent feeling and removes tension of labour pain for to be mothers very effectively. it is a very good approach for preparing all to be mothers for that wonderful momemnt in her life.
 
Name: arleen Hernandez
Country: usa

i'm a good mother
 
Name: Radhika
Country: india

very informative article!


 

 
 
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