If so, then the first and most important course of action is to check with your GP or midwife to see if it is safe for you to do so and they can then advise you on the best way to exercise after pregnancy.
It is generally recommended that you wait until after your 6 week post natal check-up if you had a vaginal birth or 10 weeks if you had a cesarean birth, but cases do vary so always, always, always check with your GP or midwife first.
One exercise that you can start immediately is for your pelvic floor muscles.These are the ones that you use to stop the flow of your urine. A lot of strain is put on these muscles during pregnancy and childbirth, so gently squeezing them 10-15 times (as if you are stopping your urine mid-flow) is the way to go if you don't want any little misshaps when you cough or sneeze-:). This will help to get these muscles back to pre-pregnancy strength, and make sex better too.
Sometimes during pregnancy, the abdominal muscles separate. This gap does not close automatically so you will need to do some gentle strengthening exercises, but as I mentioned before, check with your GP or midwife to see if it is safe for you to do so.
When you get the go ahead, your health professional will probably recommend that you start with some gentle walking exercise, pelvic tilts and tummy scoops, gradually building up to when they can suggest that you join a specialist postnatal exercise group such as swimming or Pilate's. This way you can meet other yummy mummies and give each other moral support if needed.
Never just jump in with your own exercises routine. This can do more harm than good if you injure yourself. Sit-ups and stomach crunches are absolute definite No-No's. The exercises you will have to do are specially constructed for you to gain maximum safe results.
Always follow the advice of the health professionals. That's what they are there for.
It's so important at this stage not to set your targets too high as this can lead to disappointment if you don't manage reach them. Start slowly and build up gradually, picking activities that you enjoy doing. The last thing you want is to think of exercising as a chore. In fact, you should think just the opposite. When we exercise, our brain releases a chemical called endorphins, which will actually improve your mood and make you feel better.I'm sure we could all do with a little of that.
HAPPY EXERCISING.
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