Category: Body after Baby

Even if you keep your pregnancy weight gain under control, you may find that you’re left with a post-baby belly. Some of this is loose skin; only time and genetics will help correct that. Muscle weakness and fat can also contribute to your not-so-flat tummy. Incorporate a plan for your belly into your post-partum diet and fitness regimen. While we won’t promise that your life or your belly will ever be the same, you can regain a toned tummy.

Stretch marks–those dark red or purple streaks that can develop on your stomach, thighs, breasts, arms and buttocks and that make wearing a bathing suit of any kind such a trial–are a common complaint of pregnant women during their last trimester, according to the Mayo Clinic. Stretch marks are caused during pregnancy by the stretching of the skin as the baby grows and you gain weight. A wide variety of commercial creams, balms and lotions are available to prevent the development of these marks by keeping the skin hydrated and supple. Natural remedy websites, such as Homemade Medicine and All About Stretch Marks, however, contain many similar stretch mark creams that can be made inexpensively at home. Naturopathic medicine promotes a holistic approach to health with minimal use of surgeries and drugs. Please make sure to consult your physician before attempting naturopathic remedies at home.

A woman’s hair is her glory, at least according to the age-old adage. If you’re like most women, you spend a lot of time and money keeping your hair looking its best. During pregnancy your hair was probably the thickest, fullest you had ever seen it. Then, to your despair, you noticed it falling out in large amounts after your baby was born. You are probably desperate to find out how to stop hair loss after having a baby.