1. Sleep - This might seem like an odd way to lose post pregnancy weight, especially given that newborn babies have a tendency to try and deny you any form of slumber, but sleep is still a great way to start slimming down, not least because you’re not tempted to binge on high-sugar, high calorie foods in order to gain energy. The best way to get sleep is to nap when the baby naps. Just make sure you don’t swap sleep for exercise time, as rest is more important in the early stages of recovery.

2. Breastfeeding - If you’re breastfeeding you need an extra 500 calories a day. That’s 2,700 in total. So it’s important to maintain a healthy rounded diet during this time to keep energy levels high. That might sound counterintuitive to losing weight, but the fact is you lose around 600-800 calories a day while breastfeeding. You just need to make sure that when you stop breastfeeding, you adjust your diet, maintaining the healthy routine but trying to keep within the recommended daily calorie intake of between 1,500 - 2,200.

3. Exercise - Exercise is essential for losing post pregnancy weight, to ensure you’re losing fat instead of muscle. A gentle walk is a good way to start out in the weeks after the birth, as long as it feels comfortable. Once you’ve been given the all-clear by your doctor after the six-week check-up, you should be able to do 20-30 minutes of cardio three times a week. Low impact activities are the best starting point.

4. Abs - Pregnancy has a tendency to weaken some areas of your abdominals. Once your doctor has given you the thumbs-up, try using a Slendertone ab toning belt , alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise, to shift that post pregnancy weight.