Delivered 4 months back and the loose tummy is really bothering me now. Nothing seems to be tightening na matter what I do. Any mommies here who got their tummy back, pls share what worked.
My saas insisted on a proper belly belt after my delivery, which did help with my posture. Along with that, eating simple home-cooked meals and avoiding heavy lifting really helped my body recover.
My mother told me to tie a cotton cloth around my belly, which helped support my back. But my doctor said light postpartum exercises and walking are what actually help tighten the muscles safely.
I used to cry looking at my loose tummy skin right after delivery, thinking it would never go away. But with regular walking and breastfeeding, it slowly shrank back on its own over a year, so don't worry.
Your body just grew a whole human being, please be gentle with yourself. That saggy tummy is a mark of your strength, so give yourself some grace and time before stressing about flat abs.
My doctor explained that the skin and abdominal muscles take at least 6-12 months to recover. She advised checking for diastasis recti first before starting any heavy core exercises, so light walking and safe pelvic tilts are best.
After months of vomiting, your body is already so tired, so please don't rush into losing belly fat. Start with gentle walks and simple home food, your body needs time to heal first.
I am currently in my 3rd trimester and look like a round balloon, so a saggy tummy sounds like a future problem for me! Honestly, just focus on holding your baby, we can worry about the belly later.
