What are the causes of postpartum obesity？

Postpartum obesity seems to be an unavoidable problem for every pregnant mother. It is normal to gain a moderate amount of weight during pregnancy, but after the pregnancy was finally “unloaded” in October, I found that my body still gained a lot of weight. What are the causes of postpartum obesity? Causes of postpartum obesity:

1. Often can’t eat.After giving birth, women are relatively lazy. They either sit or lie down. They rarely exercise. Some mothers also develop the habit of sitting and watching Korean dramas while breastfeeding, which can lead to postpartum obesity.

2. The muscles of the abdomen become loose. This is actually a good explanation. After all, during pregnancy, the belly changes from so small to so large. After the baby in the belly is born, the belly naturally needs a period of time to restore its original elasticity.
3. Some pregnant women may suffer from postpartum constipation. Long-term constipation will make the abdomen larger and the body fat. Therefore, postpartum can eat some bananas and other fruits appropriately to help promote intestinal peristalsis and reduce the probability of constipation.​​

How to effectively avoid postpartum obesity:

1. Postpartum diet is very important for the smooth progress of weight loss. To ensure adequate nutritional intake for babies and new mothers, the diet must be rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, such as fish, lean meat, eggs, milk, fruits and vegetables. New moms who want to lose weight during lactation must have a reasonable diet and control their diet. Breastfeeding women can absorb 720 more calories per day to ensure milk secretion. Appropriately control the intake of high-fat foods, control the intake, and avoid overeating. The diet should be light, and more cooking methods such as steaming and boiling should be chosen.
2. Start walking and body training as soon as possible. The earlier the postpartum exercise, the better. It can be started the next day after a natural delivery, and within five days of a caesarean section. During the confinement period, you can walk slowly as you would during pregnancy. Walking is the most reasonable exercise for pregnant women, and nurses in large hospitals will urge mothers to walk as soon as possible. 6 weeks after giving birth, you can start to lose weight, such as sit-ups, push-ups, squats and other simple micro-exercises, to develop a habit of exercise. 4 months postpartum, increase weight loss, then you can practice yoga, swimming and other weight loss exercises. New mums must choose aerobic exercise for postpartum weight loss exercise. Aerobic exercise is very effective for restoring energy and reducing body fat. However, postpartum physical recovery still depends on your own situation. Some people recover quickly, while others recover slowly. As long as you persist, you will lose weight.