After the birth of a baby, many women are faced with the problem of having to regain their ideal weight and, above all, to look like they did before the birth. This is a task that must be tackled from several angles, as it is necessary to firm the abdomen, but also to recover the firmness of the skin, because now it is no longer a question of having more elasticity, but of being firmer....CONTINUE READING
For this, there are various treatments that combine certain cosmetics or natural products with physical activity, which should always be started as soon as the doctor indicates.
If you have just given birth, you are probably wondering how to firm up your abdomen after pregnancy. Here, I am going to explain the different options you have so that you can learn about them and choose the one you consider best, but always without forgetting your doctor’s advice and criteria.
How to firm the abdomen after childbirth
To firm the abdomen after childbirth, it is important to start by taking care of the skin. Don’t forget that it has had to gain elasticity as a result of the increase in the belly to accommodate the baby. In these cases, creams that moisturise and nourish the skin make it easier for it to restructure and return to its normal state.
Among the options available, all those with moisturising and nourishing properties and those that also incorporate oils are the best. However, you can also apply vegetable oils directly, as they are already very moisturising and nourishing in themselves.
Oils for excess skin on the abdomen after pregnancy
Argan oil
Sweet almond oil
Almond oil
Jojoba oil
Rosehip oil
Centella asiatica oil
These are the most suitable for firming the abdomen after childbirth. The key is that they are products that help to restructure the tissues thanks to a greater supply of hydration and nutrition.
Creams for flabby tummies after childbirth
If you don’t want to use vegetable oils, you can also find creams in the shops that help to restore the skin after childbirth. In this case, it is important to choose those with shea oil, which helps to bind water to the cells of the dermis, thus providing greater firmness. You should also opt for those containing collagen or elastin and vitamin E because they have a restructuring effect.
In addition, if you have a large abdomen, you can also make use of specific slimming creams for the stomach, although they are not always entirely effective in these cases because a bulging abdomen is often not due to fluid retention or fat accumulation, which are the main concepts for which these slimming cosmetics are made.
What to eat for a flat stomach after childbirth?
Apart from treating the skin on the outside, it is also necessary to adopt a series of habits that help it firm up sooner and be in perfect condition. The habits I am talking about are, specifically, eating a good diet and drinking plenty of water.
Although it sounds complicated, the truth is that it is very easy because it is a question of increasing the intake of certain foods and reducing the intake of the rest, especially precooked or prepared foods high in saturated fats and sugars. So, go ahead and eat.
Fruits and vegetables, especially those with high antioxidant power, such as green leafy vegetables and red fruits, However, the skin always needs a good supply of all the vitamins and minerals that the body receives through fruit and vegetables. Moreover, as there is a wide variety, it is not difficult to achieve an adequate intake by alternating their consumption every day.
Cereals are also a good source of minerals and vitamins. It is best to eat wholemeal cereals as this will prevent bloating.
Foods rich in Omega 3: It is essential for the firmness and smoothness of the skin. You can find it mainly in oily fish.
All these foods can help you combat sagging skin on the abdomen after pregnancy.
Hypopressive abdominal exercises after childbirth
Another one of the fundamental pillars for firming the abdomen after pregnancy is exercise. The best option is to do hypopressive gymnastics or the so-called hypopressive crunches. This type of exercise has the advantage of allowing you to recover both the pelvic floor and the abdomen.
However, it is not advisable to start doing them as a madman. It is always advisable to start when your doctor tells you to. This period varies from woman to woman, but it is usually started after the so-called quarantine period, though in some cases it may be necessary to wait up to three months.
In addition, it is necessary to have the help of a professional to make a personalised training plan, apart from gradually progressing with the simpler hypopressive abdominal exercises until you are more recovered from the pregnancy and can make a greater effort.
In general, the session always starts with a warm-up of between five and ten minutes during which you do chest breathing exercises to adapt your breathing rhythm to the rhythm you will have while doing the hypopressive gymnastics.
After this period, the table of exercises begins, which are static and simple because they involve postural training and adopting static stretching positions to strengthen all the muscles in the area and the back. At the same time, breathing is worked on.
With these tips on how to firm the abdomen after pregnancy, I hope I have helped you to know what you can do to feel better physically after having your baby and to recover your figure and your skin as soon as possible.
Remember to always consult your doctor for advice on what you can do to firm up your abdomen and physiotherapists so that they can prepare the most suitable hypopressive gymnastics plan for you.
This article is purely informative. I do not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatment or make any kind of diagnosis. Consult a doctor if you have any type of condition or discomfort.
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