Is It Inevitable to Have Loose Skin and Muscle on the Tummy After Pregnancy?

Pregnancy
can dramatically impact the appearance of a womens abdomen.The vast majority of patients develop
redundant skin, excess fat, stretch marks and weakened abdominal muscles
following this event.But this isn’t inevitable, there are
patients who bounce back nicely after pregnancy.This is especially true after the first
pregnancy.With multiple pregnancies
this appears to be far less likely, but we still occasionally see patients who
have minimal changes following pregnancy.A variety of factors may contribute
to this phenomena including genetics, good skin tone, healthy lifestyle, and
smaller babies.It’s impossible to predict how any
women will respond to pregnancy.For
this reason, it’s important to follow your obstetricians directions especially
regarding weight management.Most
patients will experience changes in their abdomens following pregnancy, but
when these steps are taken the odds of returning to your pre-pregnancy form are
increased.

It's not 100% guaranteed that a woman will be left with loose skin, excess fat and separated muscles after pregnancy. Those who don't tend to have better skin quality. Having a child while you're younger can also help. You can improve your chances by leading a healthy lifestyle which includes a balanced diet, exercise regimen and good lifestyle habits.