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Goodness of Exercise After Having a Baby
1. There are lots of benefits of exercise after pregnancy. Foremost being the well being of the new
mother. During pregnancy as well as delivery your body undergoes lots of changes.
Exercise will relieve and repair minor aches and pains which you suffered during childbirth. In
addition it will help you in knocking off that extra weight which you gained during pregnancy as
well as tone up your muscles.
Exercises after child birth also helps in strengthening the abdominal and back muscles required to
lift and carry the baby. Although it is quite beneficial in coming back to shape after pregnancy, you
must follow certain ways while doing it.
Consult your doctor before starting any kind of exercise although it is said to be safe to start the
pelvic exercise after one day of delivery. Starting an exercise regime depends completely on the
state of the mother's health.
Don't overexert yourself. Start slowly with moderation whatever may be your exercise plans. Do it
gently without jerky and bouncy movements. Remember your body will take sometime to come
back to normal.
Learn the correct technique of the exercise from a certified exercise instructor. Don't start off with
any strenuous exercise. If there is a paucity of time go for exercises like walking, swimming etc.
Walking will also give you time to spend with your baby as you can carry them in a stroller or
carrier.
Wear an athletic bra for support during exercising. If you are breastfeeding your child, then
schedule your exercise after the feed as the breast won't be large at that point of time.
Exercising regularly rather than in spurts will help you in dislodging those extra pounds in the long
run. You may not be able to take out time from the busy schedule of looking after the baby. But try
to do it at least 3-4 days in a week. Even a 15 minute session will be beneficial to you in shedding
the excess weight.
Drink plenty of fluid before, after and during the exercise. Don't wait to feel thirsty and keep away
from colas etc.
Whatever exercise plans you choose, just keep in mind that the moment you feel discomfort of any
sort like pain or dizziness stop it.
Don't feel guilty if you are not able to take out some specified time for exercise. Between carrying
the baby and all the other work involved in taking care of the baby, you are doing some kind of
exercise.
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