29 Dec 2017 | 3 min Read
Sonali Shivlani
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A Cesarean Section is a major abdominal surgery and naturally it will take time to recover. The first few days can be difficult but aim at walking once you have completed twenty four hours post the surgery. This is not a brisk walk but just a slow walk. Another thing to keep in mind is to move your lower limbs to aid circulation.
You can wear an abdominal support belt but of course not very tight, just to support the incision.
What you eat is very important. Remember food accounts for about 70% of all fat loss goals. So ensure that you are eating healthy and stay away from excessive ghee and sugar.
Your doctor will give you the go ahead to start with some gentle exercises once you are one month postpartum.
Remember we said that food accounts for 70% of your fat loss goals ?
Remember we said that food accounts for 70% of your fat loss goals ?
The key here is fat loss not purely weight loss.
Follow these eating mantras:
If you are waking up often to breastfeed and are feeling hungry keep some healthy options like roasted chana, makhana etc. Most of the times, having water will curb the hunger pangs if you have eaten well at dinner.
Most vegetarian moms are protein deficient and it is a good idea to add a protein powder to your milk. You can discuss this with your doctor or a nutrition consultant.
Also Read – Postpartum Diet – Best Foods to Eat After Having a Baby
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