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Postpartum Weight Loss

Women lose about 13 pounds (6 kg) immediately after giving birth. This includes the baby's weight, amniotic fluid, and placenta. The remaining fat can be lost by regular exercise and a healthy diet and can help to lose about 1 pound (0.5 kg) per week.

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Kindly suggest postpartum-friendly yoga poses and exercises.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 32-year-old woman dealing with the postpartum period. I want to involve yoga and exercise in my physical and mental well-being. Could you provide specific postpartum-friendly yoga poses and exercises? How does exercise impact hormonal balance during this period, and are there any...  Read Full »


Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara

Answer: Hello doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to help you get the best medical advice. Kindly mention your delivery date and the mode of delivery because your routine has to be customized based on your recovery. Also, please let me know whether you are a lactating mother and your current activit...  Read Full »

Can I start exercising during my postpartum period?

Query: Hello doctor,I recently had my first delivery, and I want to get back into shape by exercising. I am also thinking of starting yoga. Can it be done during the postpartum period? Can you recommend any specific poses or routines? Are there any general tips for easing back into exercise after having a ...  Read Full »


Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I would like to request you to kindly mention more information about your delivery (delivery date and type of delivery - c-section or normal delivery) because as per recovery, we can customize your routine. As you are a lactating mother,...  Read Full »

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