‘Do not rush to lose weight,’ says Mariyam Nafees to new mommies

Popular Pakistani actress Mariyam Nafees lately appeared on a Morning show with host Nida Yasir, where she discussed her journey through pregnancy and early motherhood. Advising new mommies on the TV show, the actress said: “Do not rush to lose weight and give your body time to heal.”

In the discussion, Mariyam, who was sitting at the show with her husband, shared her opinion on losing weight after pregnancy. 

“People who stop eating after delivery, their hair falls out. Thankfully, mine didn't because I never stopped taking my supplements,” the actress said.

“Don’t worry about the weight. You have plenty of time, and breastfeeding naturally reduces weight, and “you can always tone your body later,” she added.

The actress said that her doctor advised her to take care of her back first because she had taken a dose of ‘epidural’ (an injection used to block pain) during the delivery.

 Mariyam Nafees shared that her current approach in the new phase of life is food and joy.

“Food is one of the biggest joys of my day. I look forward to it. So, food comes first. Even after delivery, I didn’t stop eating … Our day would start with, ‘What should we eat for lunch?’ and ‘What’s for dinner?’” said the actress