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Physical Fitness and Postpartum Function

Physical Fitness and Postpartum Function

Postpartum mothers need rest and recovery after the delivery of their child, but research has also shown how beneficial physical activity is in aiding the recovery process. Childbearing can sometimes derail women’s attempts to adhere to exercise programs and engage in vigorous exercise, but we believe that exercise can actually fit perfectly into the recovery process for postpartum mothers, meeting the needs of the mother personally.

Exercise plays a crucial role for women in the postpartum period. It can address physical weaknesses and issues that came about from pregnancy and childbirth, as well as aid in the emotional wellbeing of the mother by reducing postpartum depression. There are significant concerns of postpartum health that we aim to address through postpartum exercise, including correct breathing, pelvic floor health, and rectus diastasis.

The Postpartum Class at the center. Learn how we can help you with functional movement assessments at the Center for Movement and Wellbeing at Grace College. Discover our options