For every woman, life before and after becoming a mother is certainly very different. Not only about roles and responsibilities, women's physical changes from when they were girls and after becoming mothers can also be very different. In general, there are those who used to be skinny to be fat and vice versa, some are getting thinner and vice versa.

Very different physical changes are very natural. Even the physical changes of each woman are different, some are getting fatter, some are getting thinner. This is influenced by the condition of the body, the shape of the temperament and the individual's environment. So no matter how drastic your physical changes when you were a girl until now, it's a very natural thing, because it's already a phase. Well, what are the physical changes in women that usually occur and you just enjoy the process, here I will review them.

1. Getting thinner, fatter or the same doesn't matter. Even this is proof that the female body is really great

Most women always compare their physical condition when they were girls and when they became mothers. As a result, of course there are those who are in line with expectations but many are not expecting the changes. Realizing that thin and fat is not a problem is the most important thing that you must apply. This is because women's physical changes after marriage can change, along with changing habits.

Especially during pregnancy, there are changes in appetite, hormones and so on. Then after giving birth it's the same, these changes are like a process that can be skipped. Even after becoming a mother with her extraordinary role, it can certainly cause physical changes. Some are thin because of fatigue and lack of sleep, some are fat because of the nutritional demands of breast milk for children. Whether you are thin or fat, the most important thing is that you are always healthy, so you can always take care of your children and accompany your husband!

2. The shape of your firm breasts changes with the phases you go through as a mother, from pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding to beyond

This physical change may be the reason for some mothers who are hesitant to breastfeed their children. The reason is, after the breastfeeding phase, the shape of the breasts will change, some are loosened, some are large. This often makes women less confident. Even though these phases are very natural and common to every mom. In fact, breastfeeding has very good benefits for you. For example, it prevents hormones that trigger breast lumps, reduces the risk of cancer, and is good for mental health.

3. A distended and sagging stomach after giving birth is also experienced by many mothers after giving birth

During pregnancy, the uterus stretches as it becomes a place for the baby to grow. This stretch makes your belly big and distended after giving birth, either by cesarean or normal. Naturally, for some people this condition will return to what it was before pregnancy. However, for some people, the change in a slightly bulging stomach can't return 100% to how it was before. This is because the muscles and skin of the abdomen that are stretched during pregnancy have turned into slack.

Especially if there is accumulation of belly fat. However, you don't need to worry because a distended stomach after giving birth is a natural thing according to the phase you are going through as a mother. If you want to shrink your stomach, you can do it by exercising, adjusting your diet, breastfeeding and drinking lots of water.

4. The appearance of stretch marks during pregnancy or after childbirth in the lower abdomen, hips and inner thighs

Almost the same as the cause of a distended stomach, the appearance of stretch marks is also due to a stretch in the abdomen so that the muscles and skin stretch quickly. This causes the collagen content in the skin to break, so stretch marks appear. Usually stretch marks are more visible after you have managed to lose weight and shrink your stomach.

Although this is a common thing, not all moms experience this. Because, stretch marks are influenced by weight gain, hormone levels in the body and genetic factors. Currently there is no research that reveals that stretch marks can disappear quickly. It even takes a long time with the help of ointments or creams. For some moms, stretch marks can't be completely gone, they're only slightly disguised by skin color.

Well, that's the physical changes in women after becoming a mother. Maybe what Moms experienced, not all other moms also experienced. Some even recover quickly but some are still changing. However, there is no need to worry, let alone insecure. Because, the physical changes of women from girlhood to motherhood is a phase that you have to go through.

Regardless of your current physique, you are an extraordinary and most beautiful woman for you and your children.

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