Many mothers want to return to their pre-pregnancy weight after giving birth. The healthiest approach is gradual — your body needs time to recover, and if you’re breastfeeding, very restrictive dieting can affect your energy and milk supply.

A few practical tips:

• Eat balanced, regular meals. Focus on vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and lean protein rather than crash diets.
• Stay hydrated. Especially important while breastfeeding.
• Move gently at first. Walking and light activity, building up as your doctor advises.
• Prioritise sleep where you can. Poor sleep makes weight loss harder.
• Be patient. Slow, steady loss is healthier and more sustainable than rapid dieting.

If you’d like personalised guidance, speak with your doctor about a plan that fits your recovery and feeding goals.