Returning to Exercise Safely Postnatally

Returning to Exercise Safely after BirthWhether you're eager to get your body back post baby or you just want to feel good, this week's episode of the Podcast is for you, as we welcome back our Pelvic & Women's Health Physiotherapist Expert Annette Beauchamp to share her tips and tricks on how to return to exercise safely after having a baby.Episode 96: Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood 🎙️Returning to Exercise Safely Postnatally We discuss:- How important is it to let your body rest after giving birth to help aid your recovery- Many new mums experience pelvic floor dysfunction, diastasis recti, and lower back pain. Anny explains what these are and how they affect returning to exercise- Many want to get their pre-baby body back and there is a lot of pressure on mamas to do that, but when is it that you can safely return to exercise- Anny shares her tips on what gentle exercises you can begin with postpartum to help aid recovery post birth- Anny discusses exercises to be avoided as they could potentially be doing more harm than good in the postnatal period- Why women’s physios recommend waiting before returning to exercise- How estrogen plays a role in breastfeeding and a woman's postpartum recovery - Having a strong pelvic floor is essential. Anny talks us through how mums can strengthen this area and prevent risk of future damage by exercising too early after having a baby- Returning to running. Is this safe and how do you go about doing it? Never forget Parents You've Got This. Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au Threads @parentsyouvegotthis_au TikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_au Facebook: @parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: https://www.parentsyouvegotthis.com.au/Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space