Struggling to return to exercise after having a baby and not sure where to start, Clare gives you her most helpful pointers and encouragement to start...
- It's individual - no one size fits all
- 6 week window is just a guidance - soft tissue healing is around 6 weeks but doesn't mean this is always the case. Find the right amount for your body at this time, not complete clearance - beginning of rehabilitation time
- Pelvic floor exercises, couldn't be more important in postpartum, whether vaginal or caesarian
- When returning to exercise look out for
- Leakage of urine when jump, cough, sneeze, laugh or during exercise is an indication that is too much for you right now
- Heaviness or dragging in vagina when exercising please seek assessment
- Bulging in your tummy or fingers dropping down, seek assessment
- Try to see a pelvic physio health specialist
- NHS is free if you're experiencing any of these symptoms, via your GP
- You can access privately even if not experiencing symptoms. Seek support, doctor is first line - don't suffer in silence!
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