The Transformation Of The Body After Childbirth – Being Parents
The evolution of the body after childbirth
Belly shrinkage
One of the significant changes that you will notice in the first place will be the decrease in the size of your belly. Thanks to the work of postpartum contractions, the first obvious observation will be the reduced size of your belly.
What is certain is that we cannot expect to regain our figure in such a short time, as it depends on the body and build of each woman. Certainly with a balanced diet and a little exercise you will be able to get back to your pre-pregnancy shape.
Perspiration
Something curious happens in the body as a result of childbirth is the excess sweating. Why does this appear? This is nothing to be alarmed about. On the contrary, it is a symptom that our body eliminates all the liquids accumulated until then.
During pregnancy and until the time of childbirth, the body and its tissues experience an increase in water which must be eliminated afterwards. The way to eliminate this water is through perspiration and urine. It is important, however, to stay hydrated and balance any fluid lost by drinking water regularly.
The feet
During pregnancy, as we have previously pointed out, we accumulate a large amount of fluid that the body will eliminate little by little after childbirth.
Thus, we can see that our feet, very big and swollen due to this edema, will gradually shrink. We will therefore regain the shape of our feet, although this does not mean that we can quickly wear heels because they do not promote circulation at all.
Stretch marks
It is almost impossible to prevent these damn stretch marks that appear during pregnancy, although despite everything, we can control them somewhat with the help of various treatments.
After childbirth, these stretch marks on your stomach, chest and hips will change color and lighten over time.
What is happening to my hair?
Usually another of the big changes we experience after childbirth is significant hair loss. Just as during pregnancy, our hair grows very quickly due to increased estrogen levels and excess blood supply, the reverse happens after childbirth.
We can notice that the amount of hair decreases and it falls out abundantly, especially in the period of 2 to 5 months after childbirth. But rest assured, moms, you will find your hair volume of yesteryear about a year later, as well as their usual growth.
Positive changes in your skin
During pregnancy, we experience significant skin changes, such as blackheads, acne or spots on the face called chloasma (or pregnancy mask).
However, a positive thing at the end of pregnancy is the gradual improvement of the skin which gradually recovers its luminosity, leaving room for smooth and uniform skin.
A great transformation of your chest
Another major change in the body after childbirth is the transformation of the chest and breasts. During the whole pregnancy we see their volume increase, but this transformation is all the more evident at its end and in the postpartum period.
At the time of childbirth, the surges of milk occur and therefore your breast will be tender and probably more swollen. You will also be able to observe changes in your nipples and breast halos which will change shape and color.
Nails
During pregnancy you will observe, as with your hair, that your nails grow and appear stronger. However, after childbirth, they will surely be more damaged and split.
The joy of being able to get back on the scale
Moms can observe that the body until childbirth gains a lot of weight. The first days just after these pounds are quickly lost, but beware, not too much enthusiasm! Then there will be a period of stagnation which will take a little bit of effort.
