LISTEN TO WHAT YOUR BODY NEEDS

Fitness expert Melissa Lorch says, “Natalia has done well to shape up, but women shouldn’t put pressure on themselves to bounce back post-partum. Pregnancy and labour puts your body under an enormous strain, be careful and listen to what your body needs. You don’t need to throw yourself into an intense workout programme – it’s a marathon not a sprint. You don’t have to lose a certain amount of weight in record-breaking time. Give yourself at least 12 months post-partum to achieve the look and body you desire. After having a baby your body has been through new stresses, you should be nourishing it, not punishing it.” For more info, visit www.fit4mum.com