My baby is 5 months now and my tummy skin is so loose, feels saggy when i sit. I dont want surgery or anything, just wondering if oil massage or some exercise actually helps. Anyone tried something that worked for u?
Mine tightened slowly over almost a year with regular oil massage and light exercise once doc allowed. It didnt go back 100% and thats okay. Give it time, dont expect overnight.
After my c section I waited till the wound fully healed before any tummy work, doc was strict about that. Oil massage and good hydration helped the skin slowly. Please dont start exercise before your doctor says ok, the scar needs time.
I felt so low looking at my tummy after delivery, it takes time to accept. What helped was being patient, hydrating well and gentle massage. Skin needs months to bounce back, be kind to your body, it just grew a baby.
While breastfeeding I avoided any strict diet, just focused on eating well and drinking lots of water. The skin did firm up gradually over months. Funny enough feeding itself helped my belly shrink a bit too.
From what I've read, core strengthening once your doctor clears you helps a lot, plus staying hydrated. Start gentle, no crash diets while you may still be feeding. Slow and steady works better than rushing.
