026. How the Recommendation to Simply Rest for 6 Weeks and Then Be “Cleared” for Exercise is Failing Postpartum Mamas - with Dr. Emily

Welcome, Mamas!

My name is Dr. Emily and I am a:

• Bible-believing Christian
• Happy Wife
• Mama of 3 under 3
• Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
• Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach

I started @pelvic.floor.fit to inspire, educate, and empower mamas to achieve:

• a pain-free pregnancy
• the birth of their dreams
• a confident postpartum recover

Join me as I discuss everything from preconception to menopause with your pelvic health and fitness needs. It is my passion to make these topics easy to understand and practical to apply to even the busiest of seasons.

Today I want to address how postpartum mamas are being failed by the current model of recommendations regarding exercise.

Firstly, they are told to simply rest and not engage in any form of exercise except perhaps very light and gradual walking for 6 weeks after birth.

Next, they've crossed that 6 week line and they're suddenly cleared for any and all exercise.

Even when stated this way, it's clear why this is a bad idea but I'll elaborate on the extent of the risks this poses to our physical, mental, and emotional health as mothers.

How should we actually support our postpartum bodies from day 1 through week 6?

Listen now to find out!

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