Avoid long-term obesity. Six months after childbirth is the golden period for weight loss.

Postpartum women are eager to lose weight because they have been carrying a big belly for 10 months and have gained a lot of fat from constant nourishment, so they are eager to "get rid of" the excess fat. Weight loss doctors remind mothers to seize the "golden weight loss period" of 6 months after delivery to avoid long-term obesity.

Dr. Xiao Dunren: Mothers should grasp the "golden period of weight loss" of 6 months after delivery.

The main problem of postpartum obesity is the uncontrolled weight gain during pregnancy. Dr. Xiao Dunren, executive director of the Taiwan Obesity Medical Association, said that the ideal weight gain for pregnant women during pregnancy is 10-12 kg, but the average weight gain for pregnant women in Taiwan is 15-20 kg, which is 5-8 kg more than the standard. The extra weight is not all on the fetus, but mostly on the mother, which is the main reason why mothers need to lose weight after giving birth.

Why should we seize the "golden period of weight loss" 6 months after childbirth? Whether or not you lose weight in time after giving birth has a great impact on your subsequent weight gain. The six months after delivery are the golden period for weight control. If you can return to your pre-pregnancy weight within six months after delivery, your weight will increase by an average of 2.4 kg after 8 to 10 years.

Maternal fitness should be based on the principle of combining aerobic exercise and strength training. The purpose of aerobic exercise is to restore physical fitness and reduce fat. Forms of exercise include swimming, water aerobics, aerobic dance, brisk walking, etc. Scientific strength training can help mothers restore muscle strength throughout their body and regain their slim figure as soon as possible.