How to Flatten Your Postpartum Stomach

Most women will agree that there is no greater joy than having a baby. The growing belly of pregnancy is welcome evidence of the miracle of life. Once the baby arrives, it can be very challenging to get your stomach back to its pre-pregnancy size. I have a few tips to share that worked for me and they can easily fit into a busy schedule.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Lie down on your back, place your hand directly on your uterus and gently massage it in a clockwise rotation. You can begin to do this while you are still in the hospital a few hours after you have given birth. This will help get your uterus back to its normal shape and position.
2. Contract your stomach in as far as you can and hold it. This one can be done in the shower. Try holding your stomach in during the entire shower or for as long as you can. This will help tighten and your muscles.
3. Breastfeed your baby. This is of course very beneficial to the health of your baby but it will also help flatten your stomach since breastfeeding causes the uterus to contract which will help your uterus eventually get back to its normal size.
4. Drink plenty of water. This helps get rid of any unwanted weight and post pregnancy pounds are no exception.