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Sumo mom shares with Vietnamese mothers the method she learned in Japan that almost eliminates postpartum belly bloating and the need to find expensive ways to lose postpartum belly fat.
Pasgo is pleased to share the experience of Sumo mom – the owner of Mira chan’s Kitchen Blog. Sumo mom has lived in Japan for many years and also gave birth there, so she has a lot of experience in Japanese-style child-rearing. Let's find out why Japanese mothers never have bloated bellies, so they don't need to reduce postpartum belly fat as much as Vietnamese mothers.
Postpartum belly bloating is both aesthetically displeasing and causes back pain because the stomach protrudes forward, causing the body to lean forward, resulting in back pain.
Sumo mom remains slim and doesn't suffer from postpartum belly bloating
BMI index
During pregnancy, Japanese women gain very little weight compared to Vietnamese mothers, only increasing by 8 to 10kg. To avoid postpartum belly bloating, expectant mothers are very meticulous about controlling their weight according to the BMI index.
Calculating BMI using the formula:
BMI = Weight (kg) ÷ Height (m) ÷ Height (m)
- If BMI is below 18.5, it's slightly underweight, you should gain an additional 9 to 12kg during pregnancy
- If BMI is from 18.5 to below 25, it's considered normal, you should gain 7 to 12kg during pregnancy.
- If BMI is 25 or above, it's considered slightly overweight, you should gain around 5kg during pregnancy. A 5kg increase ensures good fetal development without the risk of stunted growth.
Therefore, the BMI considered normal is between 18.5 to 25. In Japan, Japanese mothers typically gain 8kg, which is the standard. Like Sumo mom who gained a bit more at 10kg, but still gave birth to a baby weighing 3.4kg, and by the 6th month, the baby weighed 10kg.
Ginger turmeric alcohol reduces postpartum belly fat
Japanese mothers who have gained excess weight often resort to ginger turmeric alcohol to slim down their waistlines. Quite similar to Vietnamese mothers, aren't they? For those who don't know how to make ginger turmeric alcohol properly, here's the recipe:
Ingredients to reduce postpartum belly fat
- 1 clean 5-liter glass jar
- 1kg fresh ginger
- 1kg fresh turmeric
- 3 liters of white alcohol (in Japan, we use Sake)
Ginger turmeric alcohol for postpartum belly fat reduction
How to make ginger turmeric alcohol for postpartum belly fat reduction
Step 1: Wash the turmeric and ginger thoroughly with water and peel them
Step 2: Crush the turmeric and ginger using mortar and pestle
Step 3: Put the ginger and turmeric into the glass jar, then pour alcohol until it covers the ginger and turmeric by exactly 2 finger-widths, then stop.
Step 4: Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool place to prevent spoilage, fermentation, or color change.
After soaking for 2 months, the alcohol will have a beautiful turmeric yellow color and can be used. It's best for mothers to soak ginger turmeric alcohol before giving birth.
How to use ginger turmeric alcohol to reduce postpartum belly fat
- Take a small amount of ginger turmeric alcohol and soak a clean cloth in it. Use this cloth to apply to the belly area prone to bloating or excess fat, gently massage around the belly for 15 minutes.
- Mothers can ask their husbands for help with the massage because they have stronger hands and it also strengthens the marital bond.
Postpartum belly fat reduction notes:
- Initially, the skin may turn slightly yellow, but it will fade over time. It's advisable to wear nylon gloves to prevent yellowing of the nails.
- Avoid wearing light-colored clothes to prevent staining.
- Avoid applying on the nipple area as it may cause irritation to the baby during breastfeeding.
- Apply immediately after childbirth for best results.
- This alcohol is for external use only and not for consumption.
Source: Mira chan’s kitchen.
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