Q I'm 5 months postpartum. Does postpartum care really help with weight loss? Won't the weight just come off on its own over time?
A Some weight does come off naturally over time, but in many cases lack of sleep and irregular meals actually cause it to stagnate. Care that supports recovery and revives metabolism leads to more stable weight loss.
Detailed Answer
In the first few months after delivery, natural recovery brings some weight down, but many find it stalls afterward. This is because recovery speed varies greatly depending on breastfeeding, sleep, meal regularity, and activity level. In particular, skipping meals or bingeing due to childcare, along with chronic sleep deprivation, lowers metabolism and actually makes weight harder to lose. The point of care is to correct these factors and restore the flow of recovery.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang, we focus on gently clearing stagnant fluid and stagnant blood and reviving lowered metabolism. Rather than simply losing weight by starving, we clear the accumulated excess and help the body circulate on its own, so the weight comes down without strain and that state is maintained.
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