Within a few days of giving birth, mothers can start exercising with kegels, by contracting the muscles around the vaginal opening. Once the perineum is no longer feeling sore, begin adding pelvic-tilt while lying on the back. First, bend the knees and bring them toward the chest. As you exhale, contract the muscles of the pelvic floor and press the low back towards the floor. This gently strengthens abdominal muscles.

A week or two after birth, taking some short walks will be healthy. It's best to wait until bleeding has stopped before taking really long walks or doing heavy lifting. If you feel like getting out of the house, head to a park for a short walk and then sit for a while. If we overexert ourselves by doing too much physical activity, postpartum bleeding increases. This is a message from your body asking you to slow down. If this happens, make a point of resting more over the next few days.

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