It is recommended that you wait at least 6 weeks after giving birth to ensure healing and vaginal bleeding has stopped. After this period, and when the time is right for you, there are many activities you can participate in to aid your physical recovery from pregnancy and birth.
Benefits of physical activity after giving birth include:
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Hormonal changes from pregnancy can affect your ligaments and joints for 6 months or more after giving birth. Ensure that you have comfortable supportive clothes and bra when exercising and are well hydrated, especially if you are breastfeeding. Start slowly and gradually build up as you feel able, as your physical recovery will take time.
If you have any pain or concerns regarding side effects from your pregnancy (e.g. incontinence, pelvic pain etc) or are experiencing pain during exercise, please seek medical advice from your GP, midwife, health visitor or pelvic health specialist physiotherapist before you start (or continue) to participate in physical exercise.
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