Timeline & Tips for Exercise Postpartum

In this episode, perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula Gina shares crucial insights on when and how to safely return to exercise after giving birth. She outlines the timeline for postpartum recovery, emphasizing the importance of patience and proper tissue healing. Gina discusses the different phases of postpartum recovery, including inflammation and proliferation phases, and provides advice on recognizing signs of readiness for exercise. She also touches on how to adjust movements to avoid symptoms like pelvic floor heaviness. Check out our programs at mamastefit.com to find the right one for you!


00:00 Introduction: Postpartum Exercise Timeline
02:12 Understanding Postpartum Healing Phases
03:08 Early Postpartum: Inflammation Phase
04:11 Proliferation Phase: Weeks 2-4
11:41 Maturation Phase: Weeks 4-16
14:10 Real-Life Testimonial: Postpartum Fitness Journey
15:58 Assessing Readiness for Exercise
18:34 Breathing Techniques and Core Activation
21:23 Modifying Exercises for Postpartum
27:18 Conclusion and Program Offerings


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