Top 3 Things To Avoid Postpartum To Prevent Issues

At 6 weeks most people are cleared to return to their normal routines postpartum. But running full steam ahead can lead to lingering postpartum issues so to safely heal postpartum and prevent issues later in life.

Postpartum Healing Isn’t Done At 6 Weeks

The body can have lingering issues for a lifetime if it doesn’t heal properly in the first year.

I created Body Motion Physical Therapy after working with women in their 60’s and 70’s who had lived for decades with chronic pain, incontinence, pain with intimacy and joint issues who were then struggling with their independence, dealing with bladder surgeries and joint replacements.

I wrote my book “Restore Your Body After Kids The Secret To Avoid Peeing Your Pants And Achy Joints As You Age” to change the standard of postpartum care in America. There are things we can do to change the trajectory of our health and access to this care and information is key.

Intense Workouts

As the core and pelvic floor heal postpartum and the hormones, especially Relaxin, subside postpartum the body is in a vulnerable state and more susceptible to to injuries. Intense core workouts can worsen any prolapse of the pelvic organs and increase your chances of a joint injury or pain in the low back or hips.

Increased Core Pressure

Movements matter postpartum; getting up off the couch, rolling over in bed, lifting car seats all of it can change your internal core pressure. Because these muscles are weaker prioritize safe movements to ensure there is not added strain on these muscles. This will help heal any abdominal separation.

Constipation

Regular bowel movements will help prevent increased core pressure which again leads to prolapse. It will also prevent common issues like anal fissures and hemorrhoids and will help with any vaginal tearing during birth.

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