If you’re worried about what your postpartum belly might look and feel like, you’re not alone. “It’s something I get asked by new mums all the time,” says Dr Aarthi Sinha, a GP at Church Crescent Medical, who performs six-week postpartum checks for mums and babies. “They want to know what to expect and a timeline.”
Of course, much like pregnancy, every woman’s postpartum journey is unique and will depend on their specific circumstances. Factors including your pregnancy weight gain, whether you have a vaginal birth or caesarean section and lifestyle factors, such how active you were before and during pregnancy, will all play a role in your tummy’s recovery.
