{"id":55795,"date":"2023-10-17T13:20:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T13:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=55795"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Rid of Mommy Pooch Safely, Even While Breastfeeding"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Does_Mom_Pooch_Go_Away\" >Does Mom Pooch Go Away?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Is_Mommy_Pooch_Normal\" >Is Mommy Pooch Normal?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Diastasis_Recti_and_the_Mommy_Pooch\" >Diastasis Recti and the Mommy Pooch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Excess_Fat_and_the_Mommy_Pooch\" >Excess Fat and the Mommy Pooch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Hormones_and_the_Mommy_Pooch\" >Hormones and the Mommy Pooch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#What_Causes_the_Mummy_Tummy_Overhang\" >What Causes the Mummy Tummy Overhang?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Mummy_Tummy_Overhang_After_C-Section\" >Mummy Tummy Overhang After C-Section<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#How_Do_I_Get_Rid_of_My_Mom_Pooch_Fast\" >How Do I Get Rid of My Mom Pooch Fast?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Ways_to_Get_Rid_of_Mommy_Pooch_Naturally\" >Ways to Get Rid of Mommy Pooch Naturally<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Losing_Body_Fat_May_Get_Rid_of_a_Mommy_Pooch\" >Losing Body Fat May Get Rid of a Mommy Pooch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Switching_to_Low-Calorie_Meals_May_Reduce_the_Mommy_Pooch\" >Switching to Low-Calorie Meals May Reduce the Mommy Pooch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Eating_Healthier_Foods_May_Get_Rid_of_Mommy_Pooch\" >Eating Healthier Foods May Get Rid of Mommy Pooch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#A_Belly_Band_May_Reduce_a_Mommy_Pooch\" >A Belly Band May Reduce a Mommy Pooch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Workout_to_Get_Rid_of_Mommy_Pooch\" >Workout to Get Rid of Mommy Pooch<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Postpartum_Workout_for_a_Mommy_Pooch_Before_3_Weeks\" >Postpartum Workout for a Mommy Pooch (Before 3 Weeks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Pelvic_Floor_Exercise\" >Pelvic Floor Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Transversus_Abdominis_Exercise\" >Transversus Abdominis Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Diaphragmatic_Breathing\" >Diaphragmatic Breathing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Posterior_Pelvic_Tilts\" >Posterior Pelvic Tilts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Brisk_Walking\" >Brisk Walking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Postpartum_Mommy_Pooch_Workout_2_After_3_Weeks\" >Postpartum Mommy Pooch Workout 2 (After 3 Weeks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Banded_Hip_Abductions\" >Banded Hip Abductions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Modified_Side_Plank\" >Modified Side Plank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Clamshells\" >Clamshells<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Supine_Ball_Squeezes\" >Supine Ball Squeezes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Standing_March\" >Standing March<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Can_I_Get_Rid_of_Mommy_Tummy_Overhang\" >Can I Get Rid of Mommy Tummy Overhang?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Exercises_to_Get_Rid_of_Mommy_Tummy_Overhang\" >Exercises to Get Rid of Mommy Tummy Overhang<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Step-Ups\" >Step-Ups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Box_Squats\" >Box Squats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Mountain_Climbers\" >Mountain Climbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Reverse_Crunches\" >Reverse Crunches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Downward_Dog_Knee_Tuck\" >Downward Dog Knee Tuck<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Can_You_Get_Rid_of_An_Apron_Belly_With_Exercise\" >Can You Get Rid of An Apron Belly With Exercise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#Does_Walking_Reduce_Hanging_Belly\" >Does Walking Reduce Hanging Belly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#How_Long_Does_It_Take_to_Get_Rid_of_Hanging_Belly\" >How Long Does It Take to Get Rid of Hanging Belly?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-mommy-pooch\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get rid of a mommy pooch may be one of the first things on your mind, even as you\u2019re bringing your beautiful baby home. Nothing makes you not want to stand in front of the mirror more than the pooch shape behind your belly button. And let\u2019s not even start on the hanging tummy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_get_rid_of_mommy_pooch&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_get_rid_of_mommy_pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, you can rid yourself of the mommy pooch and mummy tummy overhang. But let\u2019s have a sneak peek at what to expect. Then, we\u2019ll get to the lifestyle tips and exercises.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Mom_Pooch_Go_Away\"><\/span><b>Does Mom Pooch Go Away?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, mommy pooch may go away. Here\u2019s a quick look at how:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/refined-carbs\/\">refined carbs<\/a>, refined sugar, trans fat, and processed food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/24147-visceral-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce your stress (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/stress-and-weight-gain\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lose overall body fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4516569\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go for brisk walks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/taking-aim-at-belly-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restrict your calories safely (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21349230\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start safe exercises (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbt.nhs.uk\/maternity-services\/pregnancy\/pregnancy-complications\/divarication-abdominal-muscles\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Looking for a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_get_rid_of_mommy_pooch\">break the vicious cycle of weight loss <\/a> and tone up all the jiggly parts? Watch the extra pounds fly off and your muscles firm up with the BetterMe app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Mommy_Pooch_Normal\"><\/span><b>Is Mommy Pooch Normal?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing how to get rid of a mommy pooch requires knowing why you have one. For one, the Cleveland Clinic has detailed how many women experience postpartum diastasis recti (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22346-diastasis-recti\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). But it isn\u2019t the only cause.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diastasis_Recti_and_the_Mommy_Pooch\"><\/span><b>Diastasis Recti and the Mommy Pooch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diastasis is when the rectus abdominis or six-pack muscles separate in the front to make space for a growing uterus (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22346-diastasis-recti\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Also, it can occur when the linea alba tissue holding the muscles together overstretches and doesn\u2019t return back together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physio-Pedia shows the best abdominal anatomy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.physio-pedia.com\/Abdominal_Muscles\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The rectus abdominis muscles run down the sides of your belly button. The transversus abdominis muscle wraps around your entire waist and attaches to the sides of the six-pack muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The muscles can weaken and stretch while the tissues thin out. The Cleveland Clinic says the linea alba retracts like a rubber band in some women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22346-diastasis-recti\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In others, the tissue loses its elasticity and fails to retract the muscles back into place, resulting in the mommy pooch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cleveland Clinic says diastasis recti affects 60% of women postpartum, while 40% still have it after six months (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22346-diastasis-recti\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Discuss any future workouts or plans with your healthcare provider if you suspect diastasis, as some exercises worsen it, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boat pose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crunches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Downward dog<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push-ups<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, Norwegian researchers found that around 67% of women recovered from diastasis after 12 months (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5013086\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excess_Fat_and_the_Mommy_Pooch\"><\/span><b>Excess Fat and the Mommy Pooch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The muscles and tissue aren\u2019t the only problems with a mommy pooch. Harvard explains how visceral fat is a greater threat than subcutaneous fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/abdominal-fat-and-what-to-do-about-it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The latter is under your skin, but visceral fat collects deep within the abdomen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pennington Biomedical Research Center researchers examined health risks during pregnancy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4516569\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). They found that women who carried more visceral fat during the first trimester were at greater risk for higher body fat percentages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visceral fat is dangerous and gathers under your rectus abdominus muscles, forcing them to spread and stay apart. Your diet before and during pregnancy may cause a mommy pooch. Your body fat percentage after delivery may cause you to keep a mommy pooch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cleveland Clinic says these foods if consumed in excess can contribute toe more visceral belly fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/24147-visceral-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refined Carbohydrates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-fructose corn syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processed food<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refined sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trans fat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_get_rid_of_mommy_pooch\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5-1-1636x920.jpg\" alt=\"how to get rid of mommy pooch\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hormones_and_the_Mommy_Pooch\"><\/span><b>Hormones and the Mommy Pooch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical News Today shares another possible cause: hormones (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/hormonal-belly\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Hormone imbalances affect the weight you gain around your belly. For example, excess body fat can influences how your body responds to leptin, the hormone that signals fullness cues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spanish researchers studied leptin levels during and after pregnancy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5783877\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The study revealed how the placenta and maternal weight gain produce more leptin before birth but\u00a0 drop after delivery. Lower leptin levels may make you hungrier postpartum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roman scientists reviewed postpartum hormone changes to understand their effect on PPD (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6992410\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Estrogen rapidly declines after delivery while cortisol increases. The Cleveland Clinic says elevated cortisol levels over time may cause weight gain and an increased appetite (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/stress-and-weight-gain\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress may make you crave sugar and carbs that cause visceral belly fat. Meanwhile, Chilean scientists found that declining estradiol may cause weight gain and fail to regulate the metabolism (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9677105\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Ultimately, higher body fat percentages may cause a mommy pooch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><i>The Best Way to Lose Postpartum Belly Fat and Get Your Pre-Baby Bod Back<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_the_Mummy_Tummy_Overhang\"><\/span><b>What Causes the Mummy Tummy Overhang?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical News Today has researched the pannus or apron tummy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/pannus-stomach#overview\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The things that cause extra lower belly fat also lead to overhang postpartum. After delivery, a sudden drop in belly space causes excess skin and belly fat to hang. The skin may also not be as elastic as before pregnancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mummy_Tummy_Overhang_After_C-Section\"><\/span><b>Mummy Tummy Overhang After C-Section<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Center for Surgery explains how overhang follows a c-section (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/centreforsurgery.com\/belly-overhang-after-c-section\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Excess fat during pregnancy, stretched skin, weak muscles, and hormonal changes typically cause overhang after a c-section. However, the apron belly happens after the surgical separation of muscles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Get_Rid_of_My_Mom_Pooch_Fast\"><\/span><b>How Do I Get Rid of My Mom Pooch Fast?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get rid of mommy pooch fast with lifestyle changes and postpartum exercises. Let\u2019s look at the natural ways to rid yourself of the mommy pooch. Also, discuss any changes with your doctor to ensure it&#8217;s safe and you don\u2019t have serious diastasis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_Get_Rid_of_Mommy_Pooch_Naturally\"><\/span><b>Ways to Get Rid of Mommy Pooch Naturally<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get rid of a mommy pooch naturally is about lifestyle changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Losing_Body_Fat_May_Get_Rid_of_a_Mommy_Pooch\"><\/span><b>Losing Body Fat May Get Rid of a Mommy Pooch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennington&#8217;s research shows mommy pooch and visceral fat are best friends (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4516569\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Targeting belly fat just isn\u2019t possible. So, you must lose body fat. Mayo Clinic researchers found visceral fat to be associated with possible metabolic complications (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2585758\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). More body weight is associated with more belly fat, which can pose adversities to health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropping your overall body fat percentage may reduce belly fat deposits. Harvard suggests using aerobic exercises to reduce visceral body fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/taking-aim-at-belly-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The CDC recommends 30 minutes daily with two days rest if you use moderate-intensity aerobics, like brisk walking (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physicalactivity\/walking\/index.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Switching_to_Low-Calorie_Meals_May_Reduce_the_Mommy_Pooch\"><\/span><b>Switching to Low-Calorie Meals May Reduce the Mommy Pooch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mayo Clinic suggests eating more calories than you burn daily may cause excess belly fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/womens-health\/in-depth\/belly-fat\/art-20045809\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Consuming a nutritious diet can help burn visceral belly fat. However, be careful while breastfeeding. North Carolina nutritionists examined the safe calorie intake versus calories burned during lactation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21349230\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring energy intake meets your individual requirements while doing 45 minutes of aerobic exercises four days weekly is one method that can help. Besides, did you know breastfeeding burns calories? The Guardian states how breastfeeding in the first two months may burn up to 595 calories daily (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/shortcuts\/2018\/jul\/02\/truth-about-breastfeeding-weight-loss-myth-serena-williams\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Hence, you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">must<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensure adequate calorie intake for optimal health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mayo Clinic suggests low-calorie foods with high fiber and healthy fat sources\u00a0 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/weight-loss\/art-20044318\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air-popped popcorn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-dried-fruit-for-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dried fruits<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit (blueberries, mangoes, and peaches)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean protein (egg white, fish, lentils, peas, poultry, and low-fat dairy)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat in flaxseed, olive, and nut oil)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetables (asparagus, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, and zucchini)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains (brown rice, whole grain <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-cereal-for-weight-loss\/\">cereal<\/a>, and wholewheat pasta)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eating_Healthier_Foods_May_Get_Rid_of_Mommy_Pooch\"><\/span><b>Eating Healthier Foods May Get Rid of Mommy Pooch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right foods help you lose body fat, which helps to reduce your belly fat. WebMD suggests adding high-antioxidant and high-fiber foods to your daily intake may burn body fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-fat-fighting-foods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These foods may burn fat, curb cravings, and kickstart the metabolism:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black unsweetened coffee<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capsaicin (jalapenos and habaneros)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit (apples, berries, grapefruit, grapes, and pears)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garbanzo beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green tea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean protein (chicken, turkey, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts (almonds,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oatmeal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omega-3-rich fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quinoa<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tabouli<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Belly_Band_May_Reduce_a_Mommy_Pooch\"><\/span><b>A Belly Band May Reduce a Mommy Pooch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NHS confirms how elasticized abdominal support may help the linea alba retract to bring the muscles back together (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbt.nhs.uk\/maternity-services\/pregnancy\/pregnancy-complications\/divarication-abdominal-muscles\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Use a belly band in the first weeks postpartum. It may even improve your postpartum posture, caused by slouching and excess sitting while breastfeeding or holding a newborn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workout_to_Get_Rid_of_Mommy_Pooch\"><\/span><b>Workout to Get Rid of Mommy Pooch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercises to eliminate the mommy pooch are possible. Still, remember to speak to your doctor if you have diastasis to ensure you don\u2019t do harmful workouts. Let\u2019s see which exercises to use if you have diastasis or must avoid bulging your abdomen during workouts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Postpartum_Workout_for_a_Mommy_Pooch_Before_3_Weeks\"><\/span><b>Postpartum Workout for a Mommy Pooch (Before 3 Weeks)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NHS recommends two exercises within the first six weeks postpartum <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you have the okay from your doctor (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbt.nhs.uk\/maternity-services\/pregnancy\/pregnancy-complications\/divarication-abdominal-muscles\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This workout includes five exercises to help strengthen the rectus and transversus or core muscles after birth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pelvic_Floor_Exercise\"><\/span><b>Pelvic Floor Exercise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit with your legs crossed and back straight on a flat, supportive surface,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squeeze your pelvic muscles, and hold for 10 seconds,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat the exercise 10 times thrice daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_get_rid_of_mommy_pooch\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3614.png\" alt=\"how to get rid of mommy pooch\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transversus_Abdominis_Exercise\"><\/span><b>Transversus Abdominis Exercise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit upright on a flat, supportive surface,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe in slowly as you contract your abdominal muscles,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold them for 5-10 seconds and release them,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat it 5-10 times thrice daily.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diaphragmatic_Breathing\"><\/span><b>Diaphragmatic Breathing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benchmark Physical Therapy confirms diaphragmatic breathing is safe to regain control over the transversus abdominus muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9528725\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit upright before inhaling deep into your core,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill your abdomen with air before squeezing the abs to release it,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your shoulders must remain still as you repeat it ten times twice daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Posterior_Pelvic_Tilts\"><\/span><b>Posterior Pelvic Tilts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-pelvic-floor-exercises\/\">Pelvic floor exercises<\/a> safely enhance diaphragmatic breathing to activate core muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9528725\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend your knees and keep your feet flat as you lie on your back,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press your lower back into the floor by sucking in your belly button,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t hold your breath as you hold this position for 5-8 seconds,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Release your belly before doing it five more times twice daily.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brisk_Walking\"><\/span><b>Brisk Walking<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The research advises a 45-minute brisk walk, but the CDC also says 30 minutes five days weekly isOKe (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21349230\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physicalactivity\/walking\/index.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Put your baby in a stroller, and walk briskly to end your daily workout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Postpartum_Mommy_Pooch_Workout_2_After_3_Weeks\"><\/span><b>Postpartum Mommy Pooch Workout 2 (After 3 Weeks)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please discuss this workout with your doctor, especially with severe diastasis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22346-diastasis-recti\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, these exercises don\u2019t extend the abdomen to worsen the separation. You can start them three weeks postpartum, even adding them to earlier movements.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Banded_Hip_Abductions\"><\/span><b>Banded Hip Abductions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hip abductions are safe to strengthen the transversus and rectus abdominis muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9528725\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie flat with a resistance band around your legs, just below your bent knees,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage your abs as you do a posterior pelvic tilt and hold for 5-8 seconds,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread your knees within the band and hold for 3-5 seconds,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to the relaxed position and repeat 5-8 times twice daily.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modified_Side_Plank\"><\/span><b>Modified Side Plank<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side Lying positions don\u2019t bulge your stomach muscles and activate the core (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9528725\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support yourself on your elbow as you prop onto your side,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring the lower bent knee under the straight upper leg,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighten your core as you press weight onto your straight leg\u2019s foot to plank,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold the position for 3-5 seconds and repeat three times daily.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clamshells\"><\/span><b>Clamshells<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clamshells are another muscle endurance builder to activate the core muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9528725\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get into a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/modified-plank\/\">modified plank<\/a> with both knees bent and lying to your side,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your heels together as you rotate the top knee toward the ceiling,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighten your core while repeating 5-8 clamshells twice daily.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supine_Ball_Squeezes\"><\/span><b>Supine Ball Squeezes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benchmark Physical Therapy found supine exercises activate the core muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9528725\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie flat with bent knees and feet flat against the floor,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place a ball between your inner thighs,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tilt your pelvis posteriorly while tightening your core,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squeeze the ball and hold for 3-5 seconds,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Release and return to the starting position,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat 5-8 times twice daily.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standing_March\"><\/span><b>Standing March<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various marches are good for activating and building endurance in the core muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9528725\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand upright and place your hands criss-crossed behind your head,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighten your core before lifting one leg and inhaling deeply,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your knee should align as comfortably with your hips as possible,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower the leg as you exhale, changing to the other leg,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat ten marches on each leg.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_get_rid_of_mommy_pooch\">BetterMe app is here to help you <\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Get_Rid_of_Mommy_Tummy_Overhang\"><\/span><b>Can I Get Rid of Mommy Tummy Overhang?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get rid of mommy tummy with exercises and changes that break down overall body fat. You must continue eating the right foods, losing body fat, and eating nutrient-dense foods (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-fat-fighting-foods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/taking-aim-at-belly-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/weight-loss\/art-20044318\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Continue maintaining a tcalorie intake suitable for your requirements, especially if you\u2019re still breastfeeding (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21349230\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, lower your calories to 1500 daily <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you aren\u2019t breastfeeding. The Mayo Clinic says dropping daily calorie intake by 500 helps you lose \u00bd-1 pounds weekly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Then, speak to a doctor about exercising after the diastasis closes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can safely use the exercises not recommended during diastasis once the linea alba retracts the rectus transversus and transversus abdominis muscles together (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22346-diastasis-recti\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You\u2019ll tone those muscles with simple exercises to tighten the mommy tummy overhang.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercises_to_Get_Rid_of_Mommy_Tummy_Overhang\"><\/span><b>Exercises to Get Rid of Mommy Tummy Overhang<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercises to get rid of mommy tummy overhang are only good if you have no diastasis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22346-diastasis-recti\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Benchmark Physical Therapy suggests using strength exercises from week seven and impact workouts from week eight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9528725\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). First, get a doctor\u2019s permission!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-Ups\"><\/span><b>Step-Ups<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand in front of a step or bench,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move one foot onto the platform before raising the other,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move back down in the same rhythm,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete 8-10 reps daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Box_Squats\"><\/span><b>Box Squats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand in front of a chair,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise one knee in front of you until it\u2019s nearly parallel to the floor,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop if you feel uncomfortable,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit back into the chair while keeping that leg extended,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand back up and repeat five times before switching legs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain_Climbers\"><\/span><b>Mountain Climbers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get into a push-up position with bent knees,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start climbing the mountain by bringing your knee toward your core,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighten your core during this climb, and release as your leg goes back,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat each leg 5-8 times daily.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reverse_Crunches\"><\/span><b>Reverse Crunches<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crunches aren\u2019t great in the weeks postpartum, but reverse crunches are fine after seven weeks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9528725\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie flat, and reach overhead to grab a support beam,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise your knees into your chest to make a hollow body position,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe in deeply as the knees rise, and exhale as they drop,<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat 5-8 times daily.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Downward_Dog_Knee_Tuck\"><\/span><b>Downward Dog Knee Tuck<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter a downward-facing dog position,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise the right leg to move into a down-dog split,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go as high as comfortably possible before gently swinging the knee toward your chest,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch legs and repeat, completing 5-8 reps on each side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/drinks-to-burn-belly-fat\/\"><i>8 Drinks to Burn Belly Fat The Healthy Way<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Get_Rid_of_An_Apron_Belly_With_Exercise\"><\/span><b>Can You Get Rid of An Apron Belly With Exercise?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you may reduce an apron belly with exercise. However, the Benchmark Physical Therapy study shows that exercises to tone the lower abdomen are better seven weeks postpartum (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9528725\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, speak to your doctor if you have severe diastasis recti (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22346-diastasis-recti\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Walking_Reduce_Hanging_Belly\"><\/span><b>Does Walking Reduce Hanging Belly?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, brisk walking can help reduce visceral belly fat, according to Harvard (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/taking-aim-at-belly-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Brisk walking is possible postpartum and counts as moderate-intensity exercise. The CDC recommends walking 30 minutes daily with two rest days or 150 minutes weekly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physicalactivity\/walking\/index.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_It_Take_to_Get_Rid_of_Hanging_Belly\"><\/span><b>How Long Does It Take to Get Rid of Hanging Belly?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may take six weeks to a year. WebMD explains how the uterus returns to its pre-pregnancy weight and size six weeks after birth (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/baby\/when-does-postpartum-belly-go-away\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Some women are fortunate to<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-long-does-it-take-to-lose-weight\/\"> lose weight<\/a> within this period due to safe exercises and lifestyle changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, some women take up to a year to lose the hanging belly, especially if they don\u2019t follow the recommendations. For example, reduce calorie intake to create a deficit, do aerobic exercises, and eat healthier foods to ensure you lose the hanging belly faster (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21349230\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/taking-aim-at-belly-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-fat-fighting-foods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get rid of a mommy pooch or apron belly is no longer a mystery. However, please follow the safety guidelines, especially while breastfeeding or if you have severe diastasis. Otherwise, choose the recommended workout by your postpartum stage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to get rid of a mommy pooch may be one of the first things on your mind, even as you\u2019re bringing your beautiful baby home. Nothing makes you not want to stand in front of the mirror more than the pooch shape behind your belly button. 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Nothing makes you not want to stand in front of the mirror more than the pooch shape behind your belly button. And let\u2019s not even start on the hanging tummy.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-value=\\\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;[video-shortcode link=\\\\&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_get_rid_of_mommy_pooch\\\\&quot; mp4=\\\\&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\\\\&quot;]&quot;}\\\" data-sheets-userformat=\\\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\\\" data-sheets-formula=\\\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Fortunately, you can rid yourself of the mommy pooch and mummy tummy overhang. But let\u2019s have a sneak peek at what to expect. Then, we\u2019ll get to the lifestyle tips and exercises.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Does Mom Pooch Go Away?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Yes, mommy pooch may go away. 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