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Baby Weight Reality Check
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For moms who have C-sections, the wait to exercise can be up to six weeks, and moms who have vaginal births should go easy on themselves and consult their doctor about exercise. But don't beat yourself up if exercise feels like another chore that you have to complete before nursing, getting precious sleep, eating or simply spending time with your baby and partner. Take it at your own pace, but know that exercise can help you feel better and stave off postpartum depression. Choose healthful foods to eat, but don't deprive yourself. You need energy to breastfeed and take care of the baby, so cutting out entire food groups or limiting yourself to a very low-calorie diet can be disastrous. Remember, many moms take years to get back to their pre-pregnancy weight.
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