‘Learning to look at myself with less criticism’: Karishma Tanna on embracing postpartum changes. How ajwain water, saunf and dried coconut helped her in recovery

Karishma Tanna welcomed her first child, a baby boy, Ved Bangera, on July 29 this year. For the past few months, the new mum has been sharing updates about her post-partum journey, fitness secrets and daily routine on social media. Her latest Instagram post has now captured the attention of many. Karishma shared a slew of pictures featuring her post-pregnancy body. The Scoop actress admitted that while she misses her pre-pregnancy shape, she is also learning to embrace her appearance with greater kindness, allowing g herself time to heal.

Karishma Tanna postpartum journey

The images capture Karishma Tanna, dressed in an all-black outfit, taking mirror selfies at a gym facility. She flaunts her post-pregnancy belly bulge, wearing it as a sign of strength. Her side note is a nod to motherhood and a celebration of the physical changes that come with this new chapter in life.

Karishma Tanna wrote that when she looks at herself in the mirror, she can notice her postpartum changes: a softer stomach, loose skin and ‘a body two or three sizes bigger’ than what it used to be. The actress admitted that there are days when she wishes to go back to her pre-pregnancy shape, especially when clothes start to fit differently.

Karishma Tanna on embracing her postpartum body

‘Shopping feels overwhelming, and sometimes I just do not feel like getting ready,’ confessed Karishma. But when she feels low, the 42-year-old reminds herself that she gave birth to a life just 2 and a half months ago. So she needs to be gentle on her body.

‘Why am I expecting so much of myself, so soon? I can be grateful for this body and still find its changes difficult. I can love being a mother and still miss feeling like myself,’ said Karishma, adding that she has stopped criticising herself and instead treating herself with more kindness, giving herself ‘time to heal, feel strong and comfortable again.’

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Karishma Tanna’s postpartum diet and recovery

Back in August, Karishma Tanna shared her postpartum routine on Instagram. The actress revealed that she consumed a cup of shatavari powder with hot water for milk production, and Hira bol edible gums for back pain.

Karishma also relied on mukhwas (mouth freshener) for digestion and gas prevention, dried coconut and drank enough hydrating beverages, including saunf, jeera and ajwain water.