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Get Your Body Back!
Postpartum Exercises for Mom
By Catherine Cram, MS
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A: Regarding postpartum muscle loss, I would recommend that you consult your physician before beginning an exercise program. Postpartum recovery after bedrest is longer, and often more difficult. The fatigue alone can be overwhelming, and caring for a new baby adds to the exhaustion. There are some other issues to consider. For example, many women suffer from back problems after bedrest. Several months lying in bed, often on the left side, can result in back and neck problems requiring medical attention. If you have gained excess weight, that may also impact your ability to exercise.
It's best for you to proceed slowly, and make sure that you are really ready. I would suggest that you start with walking, and progress from there. If you have any unexplainable "aches and pains," see a doctor! Good luck.
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