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[G249]Gift For New Moms
by Sharon Bell, Sha

Most women, especially those who are having a baby for the first time, tend to eat a lot while pregnant, thinking that they are not only eating for themselves but also for the baby inside them. Men also spoil their expecting wives or girlfriends and lavish them with food, goodies, and plenty of time to rest. The result of this doting and careless eating is actually a lot of gained pounds. More often than not, mommies find it very hard to go back to their weight and size before they got pregnant, even with the pressures of rearing a new child.

All women who have just given birth worry about how they will loose all the weight that they have gained and the fatty deposits on their tummy, arms, and legs. However, many don't get past the worrying stage because the responsibilities of taking care of a new baby, running the household, and even going back to work are more pressing and important. Often times, their very busy schedules do not permit them to go to the gym.

Aside from lack of exercise, some women also find it very hard to get back to their pre-pregnancy body because of their genes. Worse, there are individuals whose skin and tissues are not as elastic as others, so once their skin is stretched and expanded by fatty deposits, much like what happens during pregnancy, it does not get back to its original form.

Nevertheless, mommies can still attain a sleeker and more slender body just like before they got pregnant. All they need to have is a lot of discipline and hard work.

Exercise And Weight Training Are Important

Pregnant women usually don't get to exercise every part of their bodies. As a result, some of their muscles, particularly those that are located in the stomach and abdomen, might have lost their tightness and form. If you want to lose all the pounds you have gained, you need not only cardio and aerobic exercises, but a weight training program as well.

Remember that jogging, running, or walking are not enough to build muscles. You need to do lunges, sit ups, and lift weights to make your muscles taut. Climbing the stairs instead of using the elevator, parking your car a few meters away from where you are going, walking the dog at night, and fidgeting and moving around while you are watching the television are also effective ways to help burn unwanted fat.

Watch What You Eat

After your pregnancy, you are back at just eating for one person; you have to start limiting your intake of certain types of food such as chocolates, junk foods, and white bread. It would be better if you start eating more fruits, vegetables and fish rather than processed foods, red meat, and sweets.

Do not think of the changes in your eating habits as a diet. Many people don't like the idea that they are limiting their food intake or eating more spinach just to lose weight. Instead, think of these new changes as a way to strengthen your body, replenish the minerals you lost during pregnancy, and boost your immune system. Naturally, you don't want to be sick because you wouldn't want to infect your baby with colds and other communicable diseases.

Take Care Of Your Skin

Your skin is one of the organs that suffer the most damages during pregnancy. It is stretched, expanded and even allowed to develop cellulite. Thus, to help repair your skin, you must moisturize and make it more flexible. You will need to drink plenty of water and use moisturizing lotions.

Since cellulite can be hard to get rid of, you probably need to find products that are effective in minimizing this orange peel appearance on your thighs, tummy and upper arms. One topical gel that can help you with your cellulite problem is Celluthin. Know more about this product by visiting www.Celluthin.com.


Moms, we are not in this new motherhood thing alone, men have to deal with it too. Really, they aren't getting the easy end of the deal either. They may not have had to give birth physically, but emotionally they are pretty level with us. Because becoming a new dad is just as tough as becoming a new mom, parenting can lead to difficulties for a couple.

Most couples will tell you that they were surprised about the impact having a baby had on their relationship. It really doesn't matter how well planned things were, or how much communication goes on before the birth of the child, there really is no way to prepare for the change that new parenthood has on a couple. As important as it is to figure out who you are as a woman after you become a mom, it is also important that you and your husband make sure you stay connected to each other.

The couple issues that are normally present in new parent relationships include differences in libido, finger pointing, and frustration. Sex is an issue because women can become afraid of sex, or their sex drives can decrease after giving birth. Reduced libido is a complex issue, but can occur as a result of poor self image or fatigue just to name two. For your husband this reduced libido is a point of frustration because he still finds you desirable, and it can be upsetting that his sexual feelings are not reciprocated. These types of issues can often lead to finger pointing and irritation because something about parenthood seems to highlight the other person's flaws.

Many new moms say that when junior arrives every flaw your spouse has is suddenly outlined in neon yellow and equipped with a siren. If your husband knows you at all, he will sense your irritation and this can often make him feel defensive and inadequate as a dad. Just keep reminding yourself that being a new dad is just as difficult as being a new mom. Frustration exists on both sides, and right now most of the world is focused on the baby. There is little time alone for the two of you and when you are together, you can spend a lot of time complaining and judging.

As many couples do survive and stay together (often happily) after having a baby, there has to be a way to make your relationship better during this tough time...

... there is!!

You need to reconnect with each other. You both need to want to make your relationship better. You both need to be realistic in what you expect from one another and you need to talk to each other openly and honestly. Tell each other what you want and what you need and really hear what your spouse is telling you.

For as much as becoming a new mom is about the baby it is also about the marriage. Date each other again regularly. Make it a set time and day and treat it as an urgent meeting. Take turns to organize something and surprise the other. This could be as simple as a picnic lunch in your back yard while the baby is taking a nap (which is what baby monitors were invented for).

Take a bath together before going to bed, or give each other a massage, but whatever you do, find a way to both relax and give yourselves intimate time alone just holding each other. The bottom line is you have to freshen and refuel the relationship.
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Sharon Bell has sinced written about articles on various topics from Skin Care, Mens Health and Asthma. Sharon Bell is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premiere online news magazine
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