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[quote=Anonymous]1) Keep up with the prenatal vitamins. Unless you're having kids like 4+ years apart, I think just stay on 'em until you're totally done.

2) Core muscles. This is crucial. Some good options: MommaStrong (recommended by my midwives) and Trifecta Pilates on YouTube (recommended by my physical therapist). Ideally 3x+ per week.

3) How's your pelvic floor? If you've got any ongoing issues there (like peeing when you sneeze or discomfort during sex) get that addressed. There's a lot you can do! See a pelvic PT.

4) Get enough sleep. This is mission critical. Get that baby sleeping through the night if she isn't already and get a solid 8 hours every night. No excuses here.

5) Make sure you're getting enough nutrients. The first way to overhaul your diet is by adding what you need. Do you get enough fruits and veggies? Protein? Healthy fats? Hydration? Adding in a daily green smoothie with tons of greens, plus avocado and other fruit, is a game changer.

5) I think weight is important, but I also think it should be last. Get through items 1-4 first. Once you've got a good exercise routine going, your pelvic floor is good, you're in a good sleep routine, you're getting the nutrients you need, THEN you'll probably need to cut some calories to start (slowly) dropping pounds. When I was coming off a tough postpartum period, I slowly lost weight as I got to a good place with sleeping, exercise and nutrients, but it was like a pound a month (though over a year, that added up!). To up that to more like a pound every week or two, I did have to watch my calories. But that's HARD and you're already doing a lot. Focus on the restorative stuff first. And the core work is massively more important than your weight. [/quote]

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