| y"> | | | | might be in a rush to get back in tiptop shape, what |
| You've recently given birth to a healthy, beautiful baby. | | | | your workout is most likely to resemble is closer to |
| Everyone is showering you and your husband with | | | | physical rehabilitation than a hard abs boot camp. |
| congratulations, flooding the new home with charming | | | | So take it easy. |
| baby gifts, and giving you lots of advice. | | | | 4. A good way to get back into the exercise groove is |
| But when is someone going to tell you how to make | | | | to check for mom-and-baby classes at your local gym |
| your post pregnancy tummy go away? Luckily, there | | | | or yoga center. And if you need a little time away |
| are several things you can do - starting as early as a | | | | from the baby, yoga in particular has specialized |
| day or two after giving birth. | | | | post-partum classes that are designed with your |
| 1. Buy an abdominal support wrap like the Belly Bandit. | | | | body's changes in mind. |
| This will help you keep everything "together," so to | | | | 5. If you prefer to work out at home, when you can |
| speak, and will give you the support your abs need, | | | | choose the time around your new baby's schedule, |
| especially after a C-section. | | | | there are plenty of post-partum exercise videos |
| You see, with a C-section, they have to separate the | | | | available for purchase online, and even new moms |
| two vertical muscle bands in your abdomen to get the | | | | have posted their own videos on YouTube. |
| baby out - and many times, it stretches them for good. | | | | 6. Remember, it's not all about your abs - it's important |
| But with immediate help, you can get back in shape. | | | | to lose your baby weight to keep in optimum health |
| 2. Start stretching as soon as you feel comfortable | | | | and feeling great. So, it's stroller time. Take the baby |
| enough to do so. You need to keep your body limber, | | | | for a nice long walk every day, and make sure to |
| so when you are able to exercise it won't come as a | | | | keep a brisk pace - get your heart pumping for at |
| shock to your system. It's not necessary to get crazy | | | | least 30 minutes per session. |
| with the stretching. Just 15 minutes per day is fine, and | | | | Your body will bounce back after giving birth, but it |
| take it nice and slow. | | | | needs a lot of help from you to get back to your |
| 3. About six to eight weeks after you give birth, you | | | | pre-pregnancy shape and size. Your abdominal |
| should be able to start exercising. But I would advise | | | | muscles have been through a lot. They are going to |
| you check with your doctor to make sure. | | | | need special care and attention in order to rebuild them |
| This is not going to be your usual work out. While you | | | | to pre-pregnancy levels. |