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For many women, effective after pregnancy weight loss begins by understanding your nutritional and health needs are different than that of normal women.

Getting accurate information that is specific to your needs and adopting an approach that is dynamic and addresses a holistic approach to weight loss is what most experts agree as the best course to take.

Often times, post pregnancy women are told or fed information that is not specific to their individual needs.

This is important because effective weight loss works better when it is tailored to your body type.

Here are some reasons:

• Post pregnant women need a to eat well rounded and balanced diet since their body goes through a period of adjustment and maintaining optimal health is especially important for the baby also, taken into consideration breastfeeding etc., and all the requirements that come with motherhood.
• Initially it is recommended to wait 2-3 months before considering any type of strenuous activity, including dieting, intense cardio, or any type of vigorous exercise.
• Losing weight after pregnancy will take time, so do not be a rush and feel pressured to lose it quickly Expect to lose on average 6 lbs. per month after the initial baby weight is off. For some women it could take 6-9 months, depending on how much weight you had gained.
• Breastfeeding has been shown to burn fat since it takes in excess 1200-2000 calories to produce milk every day for the average woman. Some women will lose a considerable amount of weight during breastfeeding, the amount of time is dependent on how often and how you choose to breastfeed your baby.

After pregnancy weight loss should be approached delicately, especially in the early phases. For many women, the desire to get back to their normal weight too soon may not be the best plan for you and your baby.