As a Nigerian mother who has just had a baby, one common advice that well meaning relatives and friends will give, is to tie your stomach.
New mothers are often asked to tie their stomachs using a cloth, ankara in many cases. When a woman is pregnant, her body, especially the tummy area, opens up so much as the uterus and abdominal walls stretch to accommodate the growing child. Fat also accumulates in this area. Once the baby is delivered, these muscles do not contract immediately, nor does the fat disappear giving the mother a still 6months pregnant look and a loose flabby stomach.
However does tying your stomach help you regain your pre-pregnancy shape?
There is no current scientific evidence to prove that tying a cloth around your stomach can get it back into shape. Many Nigerian mothers however find that tying their stomachs helps it shrink back, however many advice that to get the best results, this should be done immediately after giving birth.
Ultimately, a healthy diet, breastfeeding and regular exercise can go a long way in reducing your postpartum stomach than just tying your belly.
Did you tie your stomach? Did it help?
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