Shruti Desai Shruti Desai Asked 6 months ago

How to reduce tummy fat after pregnancy?

It's been a few months since I delivered my baby, and I'm struggling with my tummy fat. My stomach still looks quite big. What exercises or tips can help me reduce tummy fat after pregnancy?

7

7 answers

Swati Singh Swati Singh Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
Most liked

Please be very careful and don't rush into anything. After my delivery, I had some complications and tried too hard to lose weight too fast, which made things worse. It's crucial to consult your doctor before starting any exercise or diet plan. They can check for things like diastasis recti.

Anjali Devi Anjali Devi Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Welcome to motherhood! Many women ask this. The key is consistency and not crash dieting. Start with a balanced diet, lots of water, and gentle exercises like walking or pelvic floor exercises once cleared by your doctor. Breastfeeding can also help. Be patient with your body; it took nine months to grow, it will take time to recover.

Ananya Goswami Ananya Goswami Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, don't ignore getting a checkup first. I tried a crash diet and intense exercises right after my second child, thinking I could just 'bounce back'. Ended up with back pain and other issues because I hadn't checked for core strength or internal healing. Go to your doctor first, please.

Powered by

Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Meera Patel Meera Patel Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Motherhood is a beautiful journey, and your body has done an amazing thing. Be kind to yourself. Focus on nurturing your body with healthy food and gentle movement when you feel ready. Staying positive and embracing this new phase is key. Everything will fall into place with patience and self-love.

Shraddha Joshi Shraddha Joshi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Arre, ho na, post-pregnancy tummy fat is a big concern for many! But give yourself time, your body has just created life. Start with walking, and maybe light yoga if your doctor says okay. Ghar ka khana is important, aur stress mat lo. It will reduce slowly.

Related reads

All articles
Priyanka Khanna Priyanka Khanna Joined May 2026 6 months ago

At a good hospital, they always emphasize that every body is different post-pregnancy. Ask your gynecologist very clearly about when you can start exercising and what kind. Also, inquire about a postpartum nutritionist if needed. Don't compare your journey with others, focus on your own health timeline.

Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My wife faced the same challenge. What worked for her was patience and consistency. She started with gentle walks after a few weeks, and then slowly incorporated some core exercises recommended by her physiotherapist. Focus on healthy eating and breastfeeding if possible, it helps a lot.

Evidence-based health, reviewed by clinicians. Free, weekly.