Exercises to do the first 6 weeks postpartum

The first six weeks postpartum are emotionally and physically challenging, which means healing and rest are at the top in the priority list.

However, practicing gentle mobility exercises (if you so wish to) prior to the 6 week mark can help with recovery and re-establish good breathing mechanics and muscle activation.

Here are some suggestions of what you can do:

👉🏼Diaphragmatic breathing
👉🏼Pelvic floor activations
👉🏼Knee rolls
👉🏼Bird dogs
👉🏼Open book
👉🏼Walking (start with 5-10min and increase according to how your body responds)

*it’s important to note that everyone’s postpartum level of comfort and healing duration will be different. What works for Sue may not work for you. Always listen to your body, pay attention to how you feel before and after each move. Stop doing anything that causes pain or increases postpartum bleeding and check with your healthcare team.

Performing reconnecting exercises like the ones above can really set you up on the right path so that when your provider gives you the “green light” to resume activity you’re a step ahead.

Do you have any questions in regards to returning to exercise post pregnancy? Drop them in the comment box below.

Hugs, Leslie

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