Comments on: Getting back into shape after pregnancy http://blogs.babiesonline.com/pregnancy/getting-back-into-shape-after-pregnancy/ News & Information about parenting, pregnancy, and Babies Online's services Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:40:33 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Helene Byrne http://blogs.babiesonline.com/pregnancy/getting-back-into-shape-after-pregnancy/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Helene Byrne Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:54:40 +0000 http://blogs.babiesonline.com/?p=107#comment-32 It's a common misconception that new mothers must not exercise at all until six weeks postpartum. Gentle stretching for muscle groups that have become too tight (front of the chest, lower back, and hamstrings) basic core stabilization exercises, and specific postnatal abdominal exercises (no crunches!) can, and in fact should be done to help speed recovery from labor and delivery. And of course, Kegels to recondition the pelvic floor, even for those that had a "C", should be done daily. Because of joint laxity, that can last up to 6 months postpartum, new mothers should avoid all high impact exercise, and strenuous workouts. If your lochia (postnatal bleeding) increases after exercise, you've done too much. ACE, the American Council on Exercise, recently published an article on fitness walking with your baby in a stroller, and concluded that the activity provides more benefits than previously assumed. Fitness walking with your baby in a stroller can also be started within days of delivery, whenever the new mom feels ready to start moving again. You can read more about the study at: http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=44619 More in depth information about reconditioning after pregnancy can be found on my web site at: http://www.befitmom.com/abdominal_reconditioning.html It’s a common misconception that new mothers must not exercise at all until six weeks postpartum. Gentle stretching for muscle groups that have become too tight (front of the chest, lower back, and hamstrings) basic core stabilization exercises, and specific postnatal abdominal exercises (no crunches!) can, and in fact should be done to help speed recovery from labor and delivery. And of course, Kegels to recondition the pelvic floor, even for those that had a “C”, should be done daily.

Because of joint laxity, that can last up to 6 months postpartum, new mothers should avoid all high impact exercise, and strenuous workouts. If your lochia (postnatal bleeding) increases after exercise, you’ve done too much.

ACE, the American Council on Exercise, recently published an article on fitness walking with your baby in a stroller, and concluded that the activity provides more benefits than previously assumed. Fitness walking with your baby in a stroller can also be started within days of delivery, whenever the new mom feels ready to start moving again. You can read more about the study at:
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=44619

More in depth information about reconditioning after pregnancy can be found on my web site at: http://www.befitmom.com/abdominal_reconditioning.html

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]]> By: MrsH http://blogs.babiesonline.com/pregnancy/getting-back-into-shape-after-pregnancy/comment-page-1/#comment-23 MrsH Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:43:39 +0000 http://blogs.babiesonline.com/?p=107#comment-23 My tip: Breastfeed. Heheh. I gained 40 lbs., didn't really do anything special and I'm no back to pre-preg weight. But I plan to work out soon (baby is 4 mos old) so I can tone up. :) My tip: Breastfeed. Heheh. I gained 40 lbs., didn’t really do anything special and I’m no back to pre-preg weight. But I plan to work out soon (baby is 4 mos old) so I can tone up. :)

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