Questioni had a c-section 2 months ago.
how long will it take for my belly to get back to its normal?
is it true that its easier for women who went through normal delivery for there
belly to get back to normal?
AnswerWhile your uterus will shrink back down to almost its pre-pregnancy size naturally, your abdominal muscles are not so lucky. All new moms need to recondition their tummies. It does take a little longer to bounce back from a C-section, but it certainly can, and should, be done.
Postpartum rehab of the abs should be done from the inside out. This is key for flattening the abdomen, and for developing proper functioning of the abdominal wall.
Crunches work the external layers of the abdominal wall and should not be done until good strength and functional control of the deep abdominals have been achieved.
As to how long it takes, this is dependent on several factors; the over-all fitness level of the new mom, age, number of previous pregnancies, and most importantly, the exercises that are selected and how often they are performed.
For a complete explanation of postpartum fitness and exercise, go to http://befitmom.com/abdominal_reconditioning.html
