You just had a body part go from zero to 10 centimeters in a matter of hours. So are you just supposed to sit back, wait 6 weeks and then go back to everything as if it’s completely normal? No! Like any other recovery, you need to ramp back up to what you were doing before.
If you know me, you know I don’t believe that there’s some magic number where everything is magically good to go and you can exercise again. That time can be different for everyone, but I believe even from the moment of birth you can be doing things to positively affect your outcomes.
This episode is about those little routines between giving birth and getting back to exercise. Today I talk about:
If you’re interested in learning more about the diaphragmatic breath, check out this video I did a couple years ago now. WARNING: If you are a few days postpartum, the video does get into moves that you cannot or should not be accomplishing quite yet, so listen to your body. The breathing is at the beginning and something you can do a few days postpartum.
If you're loving my podcast content, but are looking for something more to support your wellness journey, here are my programs currently available:
Strong As A Mother: Postpartum (https://www.kellybryantwellness.com/strong-as-a-mother/)
Strong As A Mother: Live (https://www.kellybryantwellness.com/strong-as-a-mother-live/)
Strong As A Mother: Prenatal (https://www.kellybryantwellness.com/strong-as-a-mother-prenatal/)
As always, you can find me on Instagram @kellybryantwellness
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Ep. 78: Why Am I Not Seeing Results?
Ep. 77: The road to your goals is paved with mediocre workouts
Ep. 76: 5 Most Common Mistakes When Healing from Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Ep. 75 How To Create A Calorie Deficit (If You’re Into That Sort of Thing)
Ep. 74: How To Get Toned
Ep. 73: FAQ: "Do I Need to Do Cardio & How Much Cardio Do YOU Do?"
Ep. 72: What Workouts Are Most Effective?
Ep. 71: How to Build Your Own Workouts
My “Resolutions” for 2023 & How to Create Your Own
Ep. 69: What to do when the ish hits the fan
Ep. 68 What to Eat This Holiday Season
Words of Wisdom for SI Joint Woes
Ep. 66: Hack your brain to improve your wellness practice: past vs. future oriented
Ep. 65: How Long Will It Take?
Ep. 64 Surfing Hunger Embodiment Practice
Ep. 63: Stop making nursing a pain in the neck
Ep 62: Reframing Tight Hip Flexors
Ep. 61: Stop diagnosing a DR during Pregnancy
Ep. 60: Being kind to yourself and your movement practice with Erica Webb
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