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Your baby has arrived and now you are wanting to get rid of those maternity clothes!

It is generally recommended that breastfeeding women wait for 6-8 weeks after the birth before attempting active weight loss, as the body needs time to recover from childbirth and establish a good milk supply.

Through diet and exercise, it’s reasonable to lose up to 1/2 a kilo per week. It may take six months or even longer to return to your pre-pregnancy weight Be gentle with yourself as you accept the changes in your body. Above all, take pride in a healthy lifestyle.

Here are a few ways to manage your diet after pregnancy:

Eat lots of iron-rich food. Iron is the most essential mineral for new mothers. Lots of women complain about an anaemic condition after delivery because a lot of blood loss occurs during delivery. To avoid this condition after childbirth, eat lots of iron-rich foods such as red meat, fish, cereals, dark leafy green vegetables, and foods rich in vitamin C to help you absorb the iron from non-meat sources.

Include high fibre food. There is a possibility of suffering from constipation after childbirth. Eat foods that are high in fibre such as, root, green or raw vegetable, any form of fresh fruit (make sure you eat the skins of apples and pears), high-fibre cereals, nuts and seeds.

Store healthy and fresh foods in your kitchen. Try to avoid highly processed and fatty foods. That is stay away from the chips and dips! Eating plenty of fruits and veggies, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products will not only help you lose weight but help you feel full longer. Use fruit or vegetable salsas or vegetable sauces over fish or chicken, add shredded carrots to your sandwich, try grilled vegetables, and eat pureed vegetable soups.

Don’t go on a strict diet. Reducing your calorie intake can make you feel more tired — and you need all the energy you can muster to adjust to life with your newborn. To lose about a ½ kilo a week, cut out 500 calories a day by either decreasing your food intake or increasing your activity level.

Eat smaller portions. Don’t skip meals or limit your intake of fruits and vegetables. You’ll miss vital nutrients. Do away with three meals a day and instead try five smaller meals a day that you can eat quickly.

Eat only when you’re hungry. If you’re anxious or nervous or if you simply think it’s time to eat, distract yourself. Take your baby for a walk, call a friend or read a favourite magazine.

Drink water: Lastly, you should be drinking up to 8 glasses of water each day, this will help refresh your body. We sometimes think we are hungry but we are actually just thirsty – so keep a glass of water or drink bottle at hand.

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