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NewBallsPlease00 · 11/11/2015 14:17

Hi a few questions- I've posted in exercise but it's slow!
So...
How long does it take for a baby tummy to flatten - I'm 2weeks post delivery and wondered if what's left is now cake weight rather than baby?
Then- what's a good way to dress a post birth bump- think mr greedy style- it's properly lower tummy. I was a 10 prior and prob overall Large 12 ish now (wearing 10 maternity below bump Leigh topshop jeans tho) im not used to carrying weight there and feel conscious
Am BF - how many calories a day do I need?
Thanks

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RonaldMcDonald · 11/11/2015 14:21

Congratulations on your new bambino.

I think it takes a while for all to return to normal postnatally. I personally think you are rushing things a bit.
Wait for your six week check and then see how you are feeling. Between week 0-6 there was a huge difference in me

Enjoy still wearing the mat jeans for a few weeks and then back on the horse post 6 weeks if you feel you really must

burnishedsilver · 11/11/2015 14:42

It depends on your age and your muscles. Give it at least months. You are not fat. You are just in what they call the 4th trimester.

Fleurchamp · 11/11/2015 17:58

My baby is 4 months old now and I am just starting to feel that I am getting my abs back!

I am doing lots of walking plus post natal Pilates.

I would wait until your check up before exercising to any strenuous degree - check whether there is a gap in your abs.

I don't think my stomach will ever be the same again though.

NewBallsPlease00 · 11/11/2015 21:52

Ok thanks for reassurance with BF didn't know if I was needing to limit or ok just being sensible

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