Is exercise during pregnancy the key to losing weight quickly or slowly after childbirth? She lost 50 kilograms in one move and looked like she had never given birth
Is gaining too much weight during pregnancy likely to cause gestational diabetes? Pay attention to prenatal BMI value
If you gain too much weight during pregnancy, will it not only be more difficult to lose weight after delivery, but will it also increase the risk of gestational diabetes? Physician Chen Yingzhong from the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Guangtian General Hospital said that pregnancy is divided into three trimesters. Before the first trimester (13 weeks of pregnancy), the weight gain is usually not much, or only 2-3 kg. Obvious weight gain usually occurs in the second and third trimesters, and there are different recommendations based on the mother’s BMI before pregnancy.
Chen Ying, a Chinese medicine practitioner, explained that mothers with a pre-pregnancy BMI of 18-25, which is a normal body shape, are allowed to gain 11-16 kilograms in weight during pregnancy; if the pre-pregnancy BMI is greater than 30, the mother is considered overweight, and only recommended during the entire pregnancy. Gained 9kg in weight.
Chen Ying, a Chinese medicine practitioner, said that if mothers are overweight, it will not only affect their posture, but also cause health concerns. The most common one is “gestational diabetes”. In addition, it may also increase high blood pressure, epilepsy, premature birth, and too-large children, all of which are related to obesity during pregnancy. Screening for gestational diabetes is usually performed between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy. The incidence rate is indeed on the rise, and mothers should pay more attention to weight control.
Will losing too much weight after childbirth affect breastfeeding? It takes 6-8 weeks for the body to recover its metabolism
Will postpartum breastfeeding affect weight loss? Chen Ying, a Chinese medicine doctor, said that in fact, compared to ordinary mothers, mothers who breastfeed are more likely to lose weight. Since breastfeeding increases calorie consumption by 500 calories a day, some studies have found that mothers who breastfeed for more than 3 months will lose 1-2 kilograms more in the next year.
However, breastfeeding requires the mother to store enough fat in her body, so if the daily caloric intake is less than 1500-1800 calories, it may affect the breastfeeding situation.
If mothers want to lose weight after giving birth, can mothers try weight loss methods such as reducing sugar and fasting? Chen Ying, a Chinese medicine practitioner, reminds mothers that after giving birth, it is still recommended to maintain a balanced nutrition and control total calories. It takes about 6-8 weeks for the body’s metabolic state to recover after delivery. Even if you have a weight loss plan, it is recommended to slow down and not to do anything violent all at once. Lose weight.
She used exercise and diet to lose 50 kilograms, making it easier to maintain her postpartum figure.
Dr. Chen Ying, a Chinese medicine practitioner, said that many mothers in Taiwan do not dare to exercise after pregnancy, resulting in excessive weight gain during pregnancy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week during pregnancy. Moderate-intensity refers to the level where your heart beats faster, you are a little breathless, you sweat, and you can talk but not sing. As long as you maintain exercise during pregnancy, you can not only avoid excessive weight gain during pregnancy, but also lose weight faster after delivery.
Chen Yingzhong gave an example. There was a woman who originally weighed more than 100 kilograms. Later, she successfully lost nearly 50 kilograms by relying on diversified exercise and dietary adjustments, and then became pregnant successfully without medication. During her pregnancy, she changed her original strength training and aerobic exercise to brisk walking, jogging, and riding a flywheel. After giving birth, her weight remained the same as before giving birth. It shows that exercise is good for mothers’ body and posture.
“As long as the movements are safe enough and don’t require too much force or squeezing the abdomen, mothers can actually exercise!” Chen Ying, a Chinese medicine practitioner, suggests that in addition to brisk walking, jogging, and riding a flywheel, you can also practice balance exercises such as yoga and Pilates. , in addition to making it easier to maintain a healthy figure, it can also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and has many health benefits.
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