Pilates Paradise

Are you newly postpartum?
You may have heard the myth that you have to wait for your 6-week check up to do ANY exercise. But the truth is there are simple things that are safe to start right away after delivering, as soon as it feels good to you.

1. Walking
2. Gentle core recovery & pelvic floor activations
3. Light stretching

Of course there is NO pressure to start these right away. The first six weeks after giving birth are a critical period of rest and recovery, and it's essential to prioritize your well-being and safety. But by engaging in safe exercises and gradually progressing as your body allows, you can support your postpartum recovery and lay a strong foundation for future exercise routines.

In my next posts, I will share the benefits for each one of these as well as videos of the core recovery exercises and stretches that will help your body feel better with all the new demands placed on your body while caring for a newborn.

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This week I will be sharing some helpful information for those who are newly postpartum and in their “fourth trimester.” The information will focus on safe and very gentle exercises you can engage in during this initial phase of postpartum recovery as soon as it feels good to you.

The first 6 weeks after giving birth is primarily focused on healing and recovery and establishing a solid foundation for future exercise routines. Remember, it is important to embrace patience and self-compassion during your postpartum journey.