Anjali Bose Anjali Bose Asked 8 months ago

How do i get rid of extra skin after pregnancy?

It's been a year since my delivery, and I've lost most of the pregnancy weight, but I'm still left with some loose skin around my belly. It makes me feel a bit conscious. Is there anything I can do to get rid of this extra skin after pregnancy, or at least tighten it a bit?

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Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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I was just reading some articles on this topic out of curiosity. From what I gathered, loose skin after pregnancy is extremely common and it takes a lot of time for the body to shrink back. Apparently, keeping yourself hydrated and focusing on building core muscles slowly can help, though some loose skin might just stay.

Saroj Devi Saroj Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Applying warm coconut oil or sweet almond oil gently on your stomach helps keep the skin moisturized and elastic. Give your body some time, it took nine months to stretch! However, if you have any severe abdominal pain or hernia symptoms, please consult your doctor instead of ignoring it.

Pooja Wadhwa Pooja Wadhwa Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I gave birth a year ago and faced the exact same issue. My doctor told me to be patient as the skin naturally tightens a bit over 12 to 18 months. I started doing light strength training and postnatal yoga, and while it isn't 100% like before, the texture has improved a lot.

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Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My wife and I tried every cream and belt after our kids were born, but honestly, that loose skin just becomes a permanent badge of parenthood! Don't stress too much about getting a flat tummy overnight. Enjoy the baby, because worrying about skin will just give you grey hair instead!

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

To improve skin elasticity post-pregnancy, focus on a high-protein diet to support collagen production and incorporate strength training. Building the abdominal muscles underneath will naturally help tighten the area. Just ensure your doctor has cleared you for core exercises before starting!

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Suresh Prabhu Suresh Prabhu Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Those high-end skin tightening treatments and cosmetic surgeries are incredibly expensive and often not worth the money. It is much better and cheaper to invest in a simple gym membership or a good home workout mat. Give your body natural time to heal before spending on costly procedures.

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