Question 1

After childbirth, when can I start managing my weight?

Accepted Answer

We look at your state of recovery first. We do not recommend forced weight loss immediately after childbirth.

Question 2

Can I take diet herbal medicine while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

While breastfeeding we do not use prescriptions containing ephedra. You must tell us whether you are breastfeeding.

Question 3

My stomach has stayed stretched and has not come back.

Accepted Answer

The abdominal muscles may have separated. We confirm at examination.

Question 4

My pelvis feels spread — can it be corrected?

Accepted Answer

We do address post-childbirth pelvic pain and alignment. However, we look at the state of the surgical site first.

Question 5

Will I be able to attend while looking after my baby?

Accepted Answer

You may come with your baby. We see patients until 9pm on weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Question 6

My wrists and knees hurt — can you look at those too?

Accepted Answer

They are common sites after childbirth. We look at them along with weight management.

Question 7

How do I tell swelling from fat?

Accepted Answer

We look at the difference between morning and evening. In the early postnatal period swelling often accounts for more.

🤱Postpartum Weight Retention

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