Early Pregnancy Guide

Having a baby is the worlds best experience without a doubt. It gives you the satisfaction of being a mother. But at the same time, it adds extra pounds to your body as well. This is because you have had an enhanced diet for your baby, had less physical exercise and fitness training sessions during the months of your pregnancy. Once you look at yourself in the mirror after your delivery, it is likely that you will get flummoxed with the shape and form of your body. How do you get rid of the extra fat? How do you lose weight after pregnancy?

Exercising after giving birth to your body is extremely essential if you want to get back to your original shape. If you had a slim and trim body before becoming a mother, you would obviously not want to have a round tummy and broad waist. However, since the body is still sensitive and vulnerable after the delivery, it is always prudent to consult your doctor before starting with any workout schedule. If the gynecologist thinks it necessary, you will do well to get yourself a personal trainer who is trained in this field, and then start exercising.

Confused about the time around which you should ideally start with the process? Most often it is safe to begin with an exercise routine six weeks after the day of delivery. This time is used up by the body to come to terms with the changed surroundings. You need to keep in mind that this is a transitional period when your physical processes go through a phase of changes. So, its best to take it slow. However, this time period of six weeks may not be the same for all. If there were any complications during pregnancy, its good to take a prolonged period of rest after the delivery. Talk to your doctor and get yourself tested before starting with your fitness training sessions.

Once you know that it is alright to start with a few light workout sessions, and your doctor has recommended it as well, here are a couple of exercises that you can begin with:

Head and Shoulder Raises: In this exercise you lie flat on your back, with your legs bent from your knees. Put both your hands behind your head and relax. Then take a deep breath and as you breathe out, try and lift your head and shoulders off the surface. This can reduce the flab that has been deposited on your tummy during pregnancy.

Pelvic Floor Strengthener: This exercise is aimed at improving the circulation of your pelvic region. You need to lie on your back and bend your legs with feet touching the ground. Once you are in this position, tighten your vaginal muscles as if you are stopping the flow of urine. If you can do this for about two to three times, your vaginal canal will also be in a good shape!

It is a good idea to start with these simple exercises and then go on to the more strenuous ones like swimming and weight training to tone your muscles. But never go beyond your comfort level. Listen to your body, take help of a professional personal trainer, and very soon you are sure to be back in your old shape!