(Health-NewsWire.Net, March 10, 2015 ) Chattanooga, TN -- Lifestyle company Santulana would like to offer some advice to new Moms regarding exercise. Mom's bodies go through tremendous changes during pregnancy and it is natural that after baby is born, the only thought is getting back into those jeans. The burning question on every new Mom's lips is "When can I begin exercising?" If regular exercise has taken place during pregnancy and there were no complications during childbirth, then it is fine to begin gentle exercises, such as walking, stretching and pelvic floor exercises a couple of days after baby is born. Many excellent post natal exercises can be performed using a Swiss ball such as the Santulana Exercise Ball which will help strengthen the core, back and abs. The Beginner exercises on the Santulana YouTube channel might be a good start if guidance is needed, but it is mostly important to listen to one's own body.
Gynecologists recommend a much longer wait for those who have had C-sections, but they do say that walking aids healing and prevents blood clots. The very nature of pregnancy means that ligaments and muscles are softer than usual, which leads to greater suppleness. It may be a wonderful feeling to be suppler than ever, but care has to be taken to ensure that the muscles and ligaments are not strained.
Diastasis recti is very common during pregnancy and describes what can happen when the uterus grows, causing the two bands of muscle that meet in the middle of the stomach, to separate. Gynecologists like to see this separation back to two finger widths before Moms start on an exercise program. Remember to consult a gynecologist before embarking on any exercise program.
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