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As you must’ve heard from almost everyone around you, with the birth of your little one, your world will change. Almost everyone will tell you how the finger grasps, the smiles and frowns on your baby’s face while they sleep, the kicking and air cycling, the coos and babbles, and so on will define your world for the initial couple of weeks. What nobody will tell you is that while all these exciting moments unfold, you will get extremely busy adjusting to your new routine, leaving you with very little time to heal, get fit and healthy, and get back to normalcy. Also, what nobody will tell you is that even after delivery, your baby bump will remain for a while. And you will wonder when will you get back to your pre-pregnancy body, shape and size? Let us give you a brief lowdown on how long will it take your bump to go down after birth, and how soon can you get back into your pre-pregnancy clothes!
It takes nine months for the uterus to expand to accommodate your baby. As the uterus expands during pregnancy, it rises above your pubic bone, and pushes your abdomen out. That’s when your bump begins to show.
Another reason could be diastasis recti, a condition quite common in women. In this condition, the muscles that run along the mid line separate to create space for the baby. The connective tissue becomes thin and weak and stretches sideways, leading to wider hips and bulging belly.
After childbirth, the distended uterus takes about six to eight weeks to shrink back to its initial, normal size and abdominal muscles about the same time to come back to their original tone.
This depends on your age and fitness regime, your pre-pregnancy weight, the amount of weight gained during pregnancy, the method of delivery and your method of nursing.
Every woman loses her postpartum weight at her own pace, depending on her motivation level and the actual time she gets to devote to a fitness regime. While some women may get rid of the pregnancy pooch as early as three months from childbirth, some may never lose it completely. Always remember that you gave birth / will be giving birth to a tiny human, and that you are star regardless of your body structure, size and appearance!
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