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How Long Before I Get My Body Back? Postpartum Health

https://anationofmoms.com/2022/06/postpartum-health.html For many new moms, one of their biggest personal goals after delivery is getting back to their pre-pregnancy weight. While this is normal, it’s important to have realistic expectations when it comes to postpartum weight loss. Trying to rush the process could end up doing more damage than good to your body. Some new moms may resort to poor diets or even eating disorders to shed the weight more quickly. Others may adopt rigorous workout routines during a time when their body is still in recovery. Doing any of these can be detrimental to your health, and could even affect the health of your baby if you’re breastfeeding.

Maintaining a Positive Body Image During Pregnancy

https://mommyato.blogspot.com/2022/06/body-image-during-pregnancy.html Many women share concerns when it comes to their body image during pregnancy, and rightly so. For most, it will be the most significant body transformation that they experience in their lifetime. While it’s completely normal to have these concerns, it’s even more important that you exercise self-care during pregnancy for the overall well-being of you and your baby. For some pregnant women, a negative body image may lead them to make poor health decisions. These could be in the form of an all-too-aggressive workout regime that could harm the baby, or even eating disorders while pregnant. If you’re experiencing a negative body image while you're pregnant, know you’re not alone. So many expectant mothers can relate to those feelings, but your health and the baby’s health are higher priorities. There are some things that can help you maintain a positive body image during pregnancy:

What is Pregorexia? Anorexia and Pregnancy Explained

https://www.myhealthyprosperity.com/what-is-pregorexia-anorexia-and-pregnancy-explained/ Pregorexia is a term used to describe women who are struggling with body image during pregnancy. It’s a mashup of two words: pregnancy and anorexia, and is not at all a medical term. Unfortunately, this term has become popular over the last 10-15 years, and it may create a stigma among women that it’s normal to have anorexia while pregnant. While it’s completely normal to have body image concerns during pregnancy, it is certainly not normal or good to starve yourself during pregnancy. A pregnant woman’s diet is the main source of nutrition for a developing baby, and depriving yourself of vital nutrients during pregnancy can have severe consequences for both mom and baby. Pregnant women who suffer from anorexia can put themselves at an increased risk for a number of health complications, including gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, difficulty nursing, and depression both during pregnancy and ...