It’s amazing to think of how much our bodies evolve after pregnancy and childbirth. As a pelvic floor physical therapist (PT), I truly appreciate the physiological and biomechanical changes that have occurred in my body since the birth of my children. But as an athlete (or a former athlete I should say), it’s so easy
There’s a misconception that you should do absolutely nothing (exercise wise) in the first 4-6 weeks of giving birth. Yes, the first month should focus on rest and healing, but it’s also a wonderful time to gently “wake up” your abdominal muscles and pelvic floor: muscles that are foundational for safe movement and eventual exercise. Too
