Exercising for post natal recovery

After the birth of your baby, your body goes through big changes. Your  abdominal muscles need recovery, your back is susceptible to injury, your abdominal organs can also shift forward due to a lack of support. Then there is also the case of wanting to go back to your previous body shape.
Postnatal Somatics plays a vital role in your recovery. Exercising, especially Somatics, has many health benefits. These are all the more important to new moms as they assist with weight loss, fitness, muscle recovery, toning, and even boost your mental & psychological wellbeing.

• Help restore muscle strength, and restores the body's firmness.

• Increases your energy levels, making you less tired.

• Helps shed weight.

• Is a great way to improve your cardiovascular fitness.

• Targets and conditions the weakest abdominal muscles 

• Very importantly, it aids in preventing postpartum depression and alleviates stress.

A few advantages of Postnatal Somatics -

A question that naturally arises at this point is, when can you start exercising again?

The answer is simple. Gentle exercises like walking can generally be started as soon as one wants, after giving birth. It depends from woman to woman. Consult a doctor to see if you've recovered enough to start exercising. Usually, the time of recover is 6 weeks. If you had a caesarean birth, a difficult birth, or complications, it may take a little longer to feel ready to start exercising. It's recommended to start lightly and avoid high impact sports.

Creating time for postnatal exercise -

When you're caring for a newborn, finding time for physical activity can be challenging. Some days you may simply feel too tired for a full workout. But that doesn't mean that you should put aside physical activity. Here are a few things you can try -

• Exercise with friends or family. Company is great!
• Keep your baby around while exercising. Like, while you do abdominal exercises on the floor, keep your baby next to you.
• Break down the exercises into ten minute chunks through the day.
• Don't be too hard on yourself. Remember, this has bee a big shift. You will take time.
• Take your baby for walks, if you've completely missed exercising.

For everything, I am here to help. I will take sessions with you to guide you, take you to your best self, and help you recover. With years of experience and knowledge, I can assist you in the way you and your baby need. Feel free to get in touch with me for more information.