Exercises For New Mothers

New mothers that are anxious to get back to exercise and get rid of their left over pregnancy fat do not have to wait long before beginning to exercise. Granted, you may not have much time, but physically it is not harmful to start exercising even two to three days after the baby is born.

The pelvic floor is a sling of muscle and fibrous tissue which supports the contents of the pelvis. . During pregnancy the pregnancy hormones as well as the weight of the baby weaken the pelvic floor. The birthing process itself also stretches and weakens the pelvic floor. It is important for this muscle to recover in order to support the other pelvic organs. The abdominal muscles are also weakened during pregnancy. Weakened abs can lead to poor posture and a strained back. It is very important to also work these muscles after you have had a baby in order to gain core strength and get back to your post baby weight and shape as soon as possible.  Abdominal exercises such as sit ups should not be done until at least 12 weeks after giving birth, but gentler pelvic exercises are perfectly safe. One of the best exercises that can be done only days after giving birth is the Pelvic Rock. Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the flood. Tighten your tummy muscles and move your pelvis in a rocking movement so that your lower back is flat on the floor. Next move it up again so that your lower back comes off the floor and your pelvic is tilted upwards. Repeat this again multiple times.

Exercise after child birth will not only get you back into shape but it will also help to heal your body quicker than just sitting around will. Exercise gets the blood flowing so that it can heal those areas which need it most. Always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise after having a baby, especially if you have had a Cesarean.