exercise
Exercising promotes losing weight and calories, and burning body fat, especially after a cesarean section. Studies have indicated that exercising for half an hour for women who weigh 70 kilograms burns approximately 150 calories. They can begin exercising after Six weeks after cesarean section, these exercises include:
- Walking, brisk walking.
- Riding a stationary bike.
- Resistance exercises, such as lifting weights.
belly breathing
Practicing the abdominal breathing exercise contributes to reshaping the abdominal muscles, in addition to relaxing the body, and it can be applied by following the following steps:
- Lie on your back on a comfortable place.
- Place your hands on your stomach and relax.
- Take a deep breath through the nose.
- Exhale through the mouth, while tightening the abdominal muscles inward.
- Maintain this position for three seconds.
- Repeat the exercise 5-10 times, 3 times daily.
Use of abdominal bands
Using abdominal bands helps treat back pain and support the abdominal muscles. Women use these abdominal bands after natural birth and cesarean section to speed up the return of the uterus to its normal size, and therefore it is recommended to wear these bands for 4-6 weeks to get the best result.
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We mention below some steps that help in following a diet:
- Eat healthy foods, avoid fast food, and it is recommended to eat natural foods that are not processed or refined, such as: fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat protein, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and dairy products.
- Avoid sugars; It is preferable not to keep foods rich in sugar at home to reduce their intake. As it provides the body with unnecessary calories, such as: soft drinks.
- Reducing the consumption of carbohydrates, such as: bread, foods containing refined grains, and fruits rich in sugar; Such as: banana.
