@seen121 I hesitated to comment on this because it might not be what you wanted to hear. But, I also know marketing companies, beauty companies, and MLMs prey on women for this issue so felt compelled to put myself out there anyways.
If it’s solely loose skin, then sadly, not a whole lot can be done that isn’t non surgical. I am fairly fit (I too was laid up for almost a year post partum and had been an athlete prior to pregnancy; I feel you there, it sucked big time). I have a visible “6-pack” when standing up and flexing. But when I lean over? Loose skin. It’s just genetics and asides from a tuck, it won’t change much more than it does after you’re done lactating post partum. Please don’t waste your money on any expensive products claiming to do so.
If what your concerned about could possibly be related to lingering diastasis recti, then someone like a pelvic floor physio could help you out with graded exercise for that. Many women report a bit of a “pooch” if they are having issues generating tension there post partum, and it can improve with proper physio and mindful loading.
I know for me, I struggled really hard with my loose skin. And I cannot afford surgery for it. My only is almost 4 and I’m just now getting comfortable with it. What has helped me the most is to seek out content of other women exercising or just living their lives with the loose skin - normalizing it. It really made me realize how we hide away and don’t normalize these things.
