1. Give Birth Naturally if at all Possible

In addition to losing fluid (and an eight-pound baby) during childbirth, You also burn off several pounds of fat during labor. Vaginal childbirth, especially when unmedicated, forces the body to work hard and is roughly equivalent to running a marathon. Calories burned during labor and recovery help to burn your body's extra fat reserves.

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