Energy intake while breastfeeding – healthy weight loss after childbirth
After having a baby, it is important for your health that you return to a normal weight, especially if you are overweight and wish to have more children. However, this…
Getting back into shape after your pregnancy
After giving birth, many mums are keen to get the body back that they had before they were pregnant. But you can’t just skip back to your old body as if…
Why you shouldn’t do sit-ups
If you’re a new mother, you should wait a long time before getting back to doing sit-ups and crunches, especially if you have abdominal separation. Crunches will never make your…
Abdominal separation and baby carriers: how baby carriers can interfere with healing
Do you use a baby carrier? Make sure you’re carrying your baby correctly. A carrier can be an indispensable piece of equipment sent from heaven for a child who wants…
The appearance of your stomach after a caesarean section
It’s time for a post about caesarean sections, stomachs, extra skin and what you can do about it. NOTE! This is a very long post but I hope you’ll understand…
What you can do about your posture as a new mum
One thing is certain: your posture will be affected by the baby growing in your tummy. As the baby grows and gets heavier, your pelvis has a tendency to tilt…
Caesarean birth guide, part 3: how to take care of your scar
As explained in part 1 of this series, a caesarean section is an abdominal operation and there are different phases you need to take into account. Now is not the time…
Caesarean birth guide, part 2- The emotional recovery
In the previous article about caesarean births, I talked about the impact of diet on physical recovery after having a caesarean section. It is very important to support the body’s…
Common physical symptoms after pregnancy
It takes time for your body to get back to its old self after pregnancy and childbirth, and it may never get back to its old self completely, but you…