Transform your Postpartum Recovery with gentle Exercises and Nutrition.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to regain control of your Body & support your Healing.
Exercise after baby– Do you really need to wait 6 weeks?
One of the most common questions I receive is “When is it safe to return to exercise after childbirth?”
Well, it just depends what you mean by “exercise”, but specific exercises can be very beneficial to help your body recover right after childbirth, regardless of the way you gave birth.
Of course, I’m not talking about exercises like running postpartum, jumping jacks, front planks or crunches!
Gentle exercises based on breathing are hugely beneficial to awaken your core and pelvic floor muscles to progressively regain your strength, recover quickly, and properly.
The foundation needs to be laid
Most of the time, new Moms are told to wait for their doctor’s green light to resume exercise after baby… then at 6 or 8 weeks postpartum, they think that they can simply jump back into whatever activity they want!
But if you’ve already had a baby, you know that new Moms are actually doing many physical things before receiving the approval to return to activity and start postnatal exercise…
I remember perfectly the constant breastfeeding sessions, getting up from bed 4 times a night, putting the car seat on the stroller, without mentioning caring for any other children as well. So obviously, at 6 weeks postpartum, your strength and core don’t just bounce back like magic! The foundation needs to be laid, and here, we’ll do just that.
Exercise after baby – How to get started?
You’ll re-learn how to:
Regain control of your pelvic floor
Safely reactivate your core muscles
Nourish and replenish your body
Steer clear from common pitfalls many new moms encounter
WHAT YOU GET
Exercise after baby - From Birth to 8 weeks postpartum
Postpartum guidance with essential information about:
Physical care
Emotional care
Nutritional care
Gentle exercises after birth
13 Follow-along videos
45+ exercises
BONUS: 20 Postpartum Meals & Snacks Recipes
Lifetime access
WHAT YOU NEED
Exercise after baby - From Birth to 8 weeks postpartum
I try to keep things as simple as possible, but some helpful equipment includes:
a yoga mat
a chair
little pillows or yoga blocks
a yoga strap (or belt, or scarf)
9-inch inflatable Pilates ball
nursing pillow or body pillow
Safely return to exercise after baby
Remember, your body needed 9 months to grow your baby, it now needs some nurturing and affection, to recover properly, and re-build fitness and strength.
Pregnancy and childbirth are natural processes, but they can take a toll on our bodies, especially if we neglect this very sensitive immediate postpartum period.
I'll share exactly what I did to stimulate my own recovery, and I’ll guide you on the road to help your body heal and steer clear of the common mistakes too many new Moms make when they resume exercise after baby. The postpartum time period will fly by, and you’ll feel like yourself again, sooner than you think.
We don’t just bounce right back after giving birth
It’s so frustrating to see that many of us end up with a severe Diastasis Recti, pelvic floor function issues or postpartum back pain that could have been avoided with the correct guidance and postnatal exercise after pregnancy.
I wish every new Mom returned home with the postpartum tips and gentle exercises I’m about to share with you!
The 6 to 8 weeks following delivery are critical, not only for your short-term recovery, but also for your future as a mom, wife, women… and for potential future pregnancies!
Take care!
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Better Body after Baby Program - Core Rehab - Beyond 8 weeks PP
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