Essentials Pelvic Therapy & Wellness

The 5-5-5 Rule for Postpartum Recovery is a recovery plan that places priority on rest with a gradual return to daily activities.

⭐️Days 0-5: Staying in the bed as much as possible.

⭐️Days 5-10: Staying on the bed with a gradual increase in movement, sitting up, and gentle stretching/movement with guidance from a pelvic floor therapist.

⭐️Days 10-15: Staying near the bed. This time begins a more gentle reintegration into light tasks and activities. It is okay to continue to ask for more help and avoid strenuous activities.

Feeling like this sounds unrealistic? I hear you. We live in a go-go-go and hustle society. Little attention is placed on moms and postpartum recovery in this country and it can be hard to achieve.

I have asked and polled moms before on what factors might be limiting them from getting the rest they need postpartum and most answers surround around a lack of consistent support at home, caring for older children, work, NICU stays, etc. Planning and having this guidance can hopefully help you a little bit more. Save this for your own postpartum journey and if it’s not for you, think about how you could help a mom you know achieve this in her journey. 💗

🫶As always, we are here for you every step of the way for your pelvic health needs. Contact us via our website www.essentialspelvictherapy.com or 479-278-4239 for individualized and holistic pelvic floor physical therapy support.