Women after childbirth usually has a major program to lose weight and have a body like the first. There are 4 healthy ways that can be done without drugs, because drugs affect breast milk slimming and health.

Researchers have found pregnancy to be one of the main female lead to weight gain. It has been scientifically studied for two decades. But that does not mean he will not get fat if she is not pregnant, because many other factors that may affect it. Results of a study published in the International Journal of Obesity in 2000 found that 6 percent of women have excess weight after giving birth to her first child. This study was followed by 1300 healthy women who gave birth between the years 1980-1990.

“Many studies have shown that women who maintain their weight after pregnancy will make her get fat, and have health risks like diabetes or heart,” said Prof. Raul Artal, MD, chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women’s Health at Saint Louis University Medical School, as quoted from Sheknows, Saturday (10/16/2010).

Dr. Artal says there is no magic formula to lose weight after baby. Weight gain during pregnancy occurs gradually, so the reduction must be gradual so as to maintain the ideal weight for a long time. There are 4 tips provided by Dr. Artal in terms of weight after giving birth, namely:

1. Banyak rumors circulating about the treatment effect of breastfeeding on women’s bodies, such as breast become loose or cause stretch marks. But this rumor is not true, because breastfeeding is easy and healthy way to lose weight. Breastfeeding is not only beneficial for newborns, but also for his mother. On average, women who are breastfeeding can burn over 600 calories per day.

2. Doing physical activity is not limited to sports, like tennis, fitness center or basketball. But walking, biking or taking care of their baby’s day-to-day can help burn calories. If women give exclusive breastfeeding and baby care of yourself, then two things will help him lose weight.

3. After a meal for one person, and thought to give the baby her breast milk, then remove the need to express meal for two people because of this condition will only add weight. It is recommended for women who just gave birth to celebrate the nutrient-dense foods such as vegetables, lean meats and complex carbohydrates that will make him feel full longer.

4. Ask for professional help if weight loss was also down despite already doing lengkah-step, it is advisable to consult with your obstetrician or a nutritionist. This is important because nursing mothers still have to get good nutrition for infants who meet nutritional milk.