Losing postpartum weight takes time. Most mothers gain 25 to 30  lbs during pregnancy and expect to lose about 12 of them during or  shortly after delivery. Of course, you will lose the baby’s weight plus  the weight of polenta and amniotic fluid.

Unfortunately,  losing postpartum weight after your second baby can be trickier.  

Dropping those extra pounds can be more challenging, especially if  you’re also struggling financially. All the same, the rate of losing  postpartum weight varies for each mum.  So what is the secret of dealing  with seemingly lingering pounds after childbirth?

How to lose weight after baby number 2

Getting back onto pre-pregnancy shape is not as simple as  eating less and exercising more. The bad news is that holding on  pregnancy weight can lead to severe health issues down the road;  therefore, putting moms at risk of diabetes and heart diseases.

Despite losing weight after the second baby being tough, it  immensely depends on breastfeeding, diet, and, of course, physical  activity. No matter it is after second or third baby, do it this way.

Focus on the right diet: Eat whole food! Whole foods give  carbs for breastfeeding moms and amazingly fuel for your body after  childbirth. A ketogenic diet is packed with nutritions and,  interestingly, wards off hunger.  Make sure to eat plenty of proteins,  healthy fats, and always eat healthy snacks.

Exercise: Losing postpartum weight is no different from  dropping extra calories at any point in life, so exercise every day.  Both diet and exercise play an indispensable role for anyone trying to  lose weight. Exercising will also improve your health and mood.

With  that said, doctors recommend you start exercising at least six weeks  postpartum - period of healing.

Breastfeeding: You might be surprised to hear that a  breastfeeding mother needs about 500 extra calories every day to fuel  milk supply. However, much of the weight loss due to breastfeeding will  occur during the first 6-8 weeks postpartum. Breastfeeding can help  mothers lose a significant amount of weight, especially if paired with  low calories intake.

Conclusion

Are you tired struggling with extra lingering weight after  the second baby? Losing postpartum weight can be challenging.  Nevertheless, it depends on your diet, level of physical activity, age,  and genes. With a reasonable amount of exercise and good dieting, you  will eventually lose those calories