Because of pregnancy, mommy's weight rose rapidly, her stomach expanded outward, and her whole body was as big as a balloon. However, after giving birth to the baby and seeing the baby's lovely face, I began to worry about my state: loose skin, swollen thighs and fat belly ... people can't help wondering: "Can I get back into shape?" 」

Why do you need body shaping after childbirth?

In response to the troubles of postpartum mommy, Lan Shuxin, the attending physician of dermatology and director of beauty center of Zhenxing Hospital, said that "fat accumulation" and "skin relaxation" are two major concerns; Arms, thighs, stomach and abdomen are some parts that may need to be adjusted, but it still depends on personal situation.

Fitness and fitness

Many mothers always feel like an inflated balloon during pregnancy, so they always want to "slim down" after their children are born. In this regard, Dr. Lan Shuxin said that in fact, as long as the weight during pregnancy is properly controlled, basically what postpartum mommy needs is "body shaping" rather than "slimming".

The so-called "slimming", Dr. Lan Shuxin believes that unless mommy's body mass index (BMI) reaches the standard of obesity, it is necessary to slim down, that is, to eliminate body fat in order to maintain a healthy state. As for "body shaping", it means that mommy's body mass index is still within the standard range, but her overall appearance has changed, so I hope to adjust her figure more evenly, just like returning to her beautiful figure before pregnancy.

Non-invasive methods are the main methods.

With the development of modern information and the progress of science and technology, there are hundreds of ways to shape, which makes many postpartum mothers eager to try, but they are worried about side effects. Dr. Lan Shuxin said that the methods of body shaping can be divided into invasive and non-invasive; The former is liposuction, while the latter is acupuncture and so on. In principle, it is best to choose the non-invasive body shaping method, which has the least harm to the body.

4 ~ 6 months after delivery.

Dr. Lan Shuxin suggested that mommy can start related body-building exercises 4 ~ 6 months after delivery. She further explained that the mother was in confinement in the first month after delivery, and her body was still in a state of recuperation, which was not suitable for body shaping; Moreover, the body in the early postpartum period seems to be obese, in fact, many of them are edema. Usually, after a period of time, they will gradually return to their true physical state. At this time, we need to consider how to shape it.

Three common methods of body shaping

If you want to restore your physical fitness and figure before pregnancy, the most important thing is to rely on "body shaping". Dr. Lan Shuxin summarized the following three common body-building methods to provide reference for mothers with different needs.

1 exercise+diet

Moderate regular exercise and balanced diet control are recommended by many people. Dr. Lan Shuxin believes that any mommy who wants to exercise must have this correct concept and then take any measures to exercise on this basis. This is the healthiest and longest-lasting prescription.

Dr. Lan Shuxin added that "satiety" and "sustainable time" are the key points of diet control; In terms of nutrition, besides balance, it is very important to choose the type and quantity of "protein", so as to help mommy really achieve the effect of body shaping.

2 medical beauty treatment course

In recent years, the concept of medical beauty has prevailed. With a little change, you can get another radiant self, so more and more women are willing to accept medical beauty techniques, such as radio face-lifting, intermediate frequency electrotherapy, acupuncture and so on. Dr. Lan Shuxin said that these are all instruments or props that can soften or destroy the subcutaneous fat of the human body, thus achieving the purpose of body shaping; It can only be used after the doctor's diagnosis and consent.

3 corset abdomen

Body-shaping clothes are one of the most popular body-shaping methods recently. Dr. Lan Shuxin said that according to different functions and needs, there are different corset materials and design styles, whose function is to help maintain a certain body shape and posture; But the effect depends on individual circumstances.

Tips for choosing body-shaping clothes

At present, there are many kinds of body-shaping clothes on the market, and at the same time, more and more postpartum mothers first think of body-shaping method, that is, wearing body-shaping clothes; However, Dr. Lan Shuxin stressed that in any case, we should take "health" and "sculpture" as the starting point, not just "correction" as the main purpose. If mommy has the will and the economic situation permits, the following tips are provided for mommy's reference.

1 material

Elasticity: According to different fabrics, it can be divided into elastic materials and inelastic materials. Dr. Lan Shuxin said that it has something to do with the feeling of mommy wearing it, such as whether it is comfortable or not, whether it is oppressive and so on.

Air permeability & temperature control: whether the air permeability is good (the size of cloth holes), whether it can absorb moisture and sweat (weaving), and then controlling the temperature (cooling) not only affects the comfort of wearing, but also is the key to whether Mommy can wear a corset. Different styles of corsets need different fabrics because of different needs; Even if it is a single piece, different parts may need different "functional fabrics" because of different needs. For example, underarms and inner thighs are prone to sweating, so more breathable fabrics are needed.

Two styles

At present, there are two styles on the market: conjoined and upper and lower body, depending on the needs of mothers. Dr. Lan Shuxin said that for the newly-born mommy, it is recommended to start with the bust, which is more convenient to put on and take off.

Corset+exercise? The effect is more significant.

Many people think that you can adjust your figure by wearing a corset, but this concept is not completely correct. The corset is only an auxiliary function and must not be completely dependent. Otherwise, in the long run, your body muscles will become lazy and have no support. As long as you take off your corset, you may return to a loose look.

Postpartum mommy should not only wear appropriate body-shaping clothes regularly, but also do moderate exercise (just wear loose sportswear) during the period, and really exercise to the abdomen, arms, legs and other parts that are easy to accumulate fat, so as to achieve the effect of healthy body-shaping.