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Conquering Postpartum Fatigue
Fast Fitness Tips for New Moms
By Brenda Stokes
Try lifting some weights when the baby has just nodded off or while waiting for the oven timer to sound. The increased muscle tissue will help bring you back to your old, energetic self in no time, all the while shedding those pregnancy pounds.
Corry Matthews, a pre- and postnatal expert with Gold's Gym, suggests taking light walks with your baby. During the first few weeks after childbirth, short walks are best, as your body needs time to heal.
Likewise, try letting your husband or a friend watch the baby for a few minutes while you take a quick walk. The time alone is a good way to let go of some stress, and keeps you moving rather than lying around.
Kate St. Amour, a mother of two children, including an 18-month-old, can attest to the benefits of a quick stroll. "What has kept me sane during the trying postpartum period is taking time for myself – even if it is just a walk to clear my head – while my husband sits with the kids," she says.
Taking a break is good for you and, of course, allowed! You don't have to attend to your little one every moment of every day. Let someone else have the pleasure of your new arrival's company for an hour, 30 minutes or for a quick five-minute breath of fresh air.
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