Exercise and Pregnancy Postpartum

Exercise and Pregnancy

Postpartum

Generally speaking, if you just had your baby, take a month to enjoy!  Crying, feeding, bottom wiping, and Marveling will make the first month fly by.  Lifting your new bundle or bundles of joy will give you exercise itself.  What you might not get enough of is cardio.  Moving around the house is not the same as 15-30 minutes of constant movement.  If you find the little or little ones don’t like your milk after your workout, squeeze it into a bottle and keep it in the freezer before you workout.

Be careful about abdominal exercises, squats, lunges or any other exercises that could put too much pressure on the abdomens.  You could do light upper body exercises, such as arm curls, triceps extension, back rows, and chest presses.  Think in terms of retaining muscle not increasing it for at least the first month.  Check with your doctor if you’ve had a Cesarean Section or any other complications to make sure the incision is healing.

There are numerous exercises you can do that include your baby.  However, if you think you are ready for squatting, and lunging, make sure you try them without the baby first to make sure your balance has returned.  Enjoy the Years to Come!

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