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Many women spend a large portion of their pregnancy stressing about how much weight they’re gaining and how quickly they can get it off afterwards. It’s especially hard when you’re trying to care for a brand new baby. Just as it took you 9 whole months to gain the weight, you should not expect that it will melt off in 9 days.

Unfortunately, our society tells us otherwise. Magazines have articles dedicated to celebrities who look as slim as ever a mere month after giving birth. They praise them as if that is what we all should aspire to. However, healthy weight loss takes time. If you lose it too quickly, you are probably not keeping yourself healthy and there’s a good chance you will gain the weight back eventually.

One good way to lose pounds is to breastfeed. One of the reasons your body gains extra weight during your pregnancy is that it is storing up calories for nourishing your baby even after he is born. Breastfeeding burns 200-500 extra calories a day. This is nature’s way of helping you return to your pre-baby weight. However, we know that not every mother is able to breastfeed, so fortunately there are other ways you can get back in shape as well.

Eating healthy is not only important for weight loss but also if you are breastfeeding. You want your baby to be getting the most nutritious “meal” possible. If you are not eating properly, all the nutrients from what you are eating will go into your breast milk, leaving very little vitamins for you. Try eating 4-5 smaller meals throughout the day instead of 3 larger ones. This will boost your metabolism and keep you from being hungry.

It is imperative to drink a lot of water, especially if you are breastfeeding. Drink 8-10 glasses a day. This will flush the toxins from your body that are a result of the pregnancy. Water will also make you feel full so you will be inclined to eat less.

Exercising after giving birth is important for several reasons. First of all, it won’t interfere with breastfeeding, unlike dieting. Secondly, it will help prevent postpartum depression because exercise boosts endorphins, which in turn give your mood a boost as well. Even mothers who lose the baby weight usually find that their body shape is not quite what it used to be. The muscles in your belly and thighs may appear flabby and your skin will sag from where it got stretched incredibly over the past months.

Exercise will help tone these muscles and give you a firm and fit body. It is important to remember to start out very slowly with your exercise regimen. If you have had a C-section, you should wait at least 8 weeks before exercising, and 6 weeks after a vaginal birth. Give your body time to rest, heal, and use this time to bond with your baby. When you do start exercising, start out slow with 10 minutes of exercise, and gradually increase the time, as you feel stronger.

Pregnancy has a powerful impact on your body. Don’t allow your worries about your weight to cloud this precious time with your new baby. You can lose weight any time but babies aren’t babies forever.