Dear Readers...
We seem to be inundated with images of Angelina and Nicole and other genetically blessed mums in the media, whose bodies returned to pre pregnancy within a few very short weeks. As fabulous as that may feel I can’t help but wonder how pressured they must have been to achieve such drastic weight loss whilst getting to know their new babies.
Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lauren Newton, who refreshingly did not succumb to a ‘get your body back' regime, and as she put it ‘went with the flow’. Having a healthy baby was her priority and by looking after herself in gentle healthy ways over a period of months she lost her baby weight.
Pressure is on mums more than ever today to ‘get your body back' or ‘get back to work’ - it goes on and on. How about we take the pressure off, ditch the ‘I can have it all’ and ‘I can do it all’ expectation we put on ourselves, and like Lauren Newton, ‘go with the flow’ - it sounds much healthier to me.
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Jane King
Mother to Emily 8, Cristian 14
Founder of Parenting Australia |
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Life is certainly never the same after having a baby – particularly if it is your first. It seems like there is no time for anything apart from feeding, washing, cooking and trying to get some sleep. No time to think about going to the gym, making gourmet meals or even shopping. |
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With research showing most women either gain too much weight during pregnancy or not enough, a new study by RMIT University and the Parenting Research Centre aims to find out why.
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'Yummy Mummy' Adds To Body Image Concerns
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Aussie mums are feeling the pressure to be ‘yummy mummies’, according to a psychological study that investigated the impact of sexy celebrity mothers depicted in the media on women’s post-pregnancy body image. |
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Wait 6-8 weeks after birth for regular exercise whether you had a C-section or a vaginal delivery. You may have to wait longer if you had complications during pregnancy or a delivery that requires extra care. Your doctor will give you the thumbs up on the right exercise plan for you. Pick exercises you enjoy and can sustain on a regular basis. |
Always check with your doctor before embarking on any diet exercise program after birth.
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